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Arnold press alternatives

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

  1. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  2. Bottoms-up kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  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 push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  6. Landmine pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell.
  7. Machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs shoulder press machine.
  8. Pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  9. Push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  10. Seated barbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and adjustable bench.
  11. Seated dumbbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement.
  12. Smith machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs smith machine and adjustable bench.

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