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Dumbbell clean and press alternatives

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

  1. Kettlebell clean and pressTrains the front delts and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  2. Clean and jerkTrains the glutes and front delts, needs barbell.
  3. Behind-the-neck pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Deficit pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  5. Dumbbell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement.
  6. Kettlebell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  7. Push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  8. Wall walkTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  9. Arnold pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  10. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  11. Bottoms-up kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  12. Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.

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