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Twist Push-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
2
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
3
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
4
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
5
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
6
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
7
Prayer Push demonstration

Prayer Push
8
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
9
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
10
Ring Push-Up to Side Plank demonstration

Ring Push-Up to Side Plank
11
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
12
Double Pulse Elbow Fly demonstration

Double Pulse Elbow Fly

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 Twist Push-Up trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Obliques Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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