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Seated cable shoulder press alternatives

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

  1. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  2. Dumbbell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  4. Kettlebell overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Kettlebell rotating pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  6. Machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs shoulder press machine.
  7. Push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  8. Seated barbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and adjustable bench.
  9. Seated dumbbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  10. Seated floor press overheadTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  11. Smith machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs smith machine and adjustable bench.
  12. Standing dumbbell shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.

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