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Dumbbell push press alternatives

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

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

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