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Behind-the-neck press alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the behind-the-neck press, best matches first.

  1. Arnold pressTrains the front delts and side delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  2. Deficit pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  3. Dumbbell clean and pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. Wall walkTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  5. Angled front raiseTrains the side delts and front delts, needs dumbbells.
  6. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  7. Bottoms-up kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Dumbbell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  10. Freestanding handstandTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Half-kneeling kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  12. Half-kneeling landmine pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell.

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