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Smith Standing Shoulder Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
2
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
3
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
4
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
5
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
6
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up
7
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
8
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
9
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
10
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
11
Landmine Kneeling Squeeze Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Squeeze Press
12
Overhead Clap demonstration

Overhead Clap

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 Shoulder Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior

Secondary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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