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Suspender Star Push-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
2
Isometric Wipers demonstration

Isometric Wipers
3
Rotating Push-Up demonstration

Rotating Push-Up
4
Chaturanga Pose demonstration

Chaturanga Pose
5
Rotate Push-Up demonstration

Rotate Push-Up
6
Push-Up to Side Plank demonstration

Push-Up to Side Plank
7
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
8
3 Leg Chaturanga Pose demonstration

3 Leg Chaturanga Pose
9
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
10
Four Limbed Staff demonstration

Four Limbed Staff
11
Barbell Leg Twist Press demonstration

Barbell Leg Twist Press
12
Superman Push-Up demonstration

Superman 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 Suspender Star Push-Up trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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