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Smith Hex Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
2
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
3
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
4
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
5
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
6
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
7
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
8
Ring Dip demonstration

Ring Dip
9
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
10
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
11
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
12
Kettlebell Deep Push-Up demonstration

Kettlebell Deep Push-Up

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 Smith Hex Press trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Wrist Flexors

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