Smith Standing Military Press Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Standing Behind Neck Press
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
Barbell Overhead Squat
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press
Smith Hang Clean
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Kettlebell Upright Row
Smith Behind Neck 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 Standing Military Press trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii
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