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Push Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Behind the Back Push Press demonstration

Barbell Behind the Back Push Press
2
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
3
Barbell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Barbell Clean and Jerk
4
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
5
Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks
6
Barbell Full Clean demonstration

Barbell Full Clean
7
Barbell Snatch Balance demonstration

Barbell Snatch Balance
8
Barbell Clean and Press demonstration

Barbell Clean and Press
9
Barbell Power Snatch demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch
10
Barbell Split Jerk demonstration

Barbell Split Jerk
11
Kettlebell Clean and Press demonstration

Kettlebell Clean and Press
12
Dumbbell Single Power Clean and Jerk demonstration

Dumbbell Single Power Clean and Jerk

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Push Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Trapezius Upper Fibers

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