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Weighted Push-Up with Vest 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
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
4
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
5
Kettlebell Deep Push-Up demonstration

Kettlebell Deep Push-Up
6
Rotating Push-Up demonstration

Rotating Push-Up
7
Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row demonstration

Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row
8
Chaturanga Pose demonstration

Chaturanga Pose
9
Rotate Push-Up demonstration

Rotate Push-Up
10
Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Reverse Push-Up
11
Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Shoulder Tap Push-Up
12
Push-Up to Side Plank demonstration

Push-Up to Side Plank

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 Weighted Push-Up with Vest trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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