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Standing dumbbell shoulder press alternatives

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

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

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