Smith Shoulder Press Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Standing Around World
Around the World Lying on Floor
Dumbbell Scott Press
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
Smith Hang Clean
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military 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 Smith Shoulder Press trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii
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