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Ring Push-Up to Side Plank Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
2
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
3
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
4
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
5
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
6
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
7
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
8
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
9
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
10
Twist Push-Up demonstration

Twist Push-Up
11
Cable Standing Close Press demonstration

Cable Standing Close Press
12
Band Low Chest Press demonstration

Band Low Chest Press

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 Ring Push-Up to Side Plank trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Obliques Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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