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Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military Press
2
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
3
Circles Elbow Arm demonstration

Circles Elbow Arm
4
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press demonstration

Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
5
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
6
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
7
Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands demonstration

Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands
8
Behind the Back Clap demonstration

Behind the Back Clap
9
PVC Pass Through demonstration

PVC Pass Through
10
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
11
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
12
Dumbbell Scott Press demonstration

Dumbbell Scott 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 Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Gluteus Minimus Triceps Brachii

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