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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
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
4
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
5
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
6
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
7
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
8
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up
9
Standing Elbow Clap demonstration

Standing Elbow Clap
10
Overhead Clap demonstration

Overhead Clap
11
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
12
EZ Bar Anti Gravity Press demonstration

EZ Bar Anti Gravity 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 Shoulder Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior

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

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