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Deficit pike push-up alternatives

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

  1. Behind-the-neck pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  2. Dumbbell clean and pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Wall walkTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  4. Arnold pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  5. Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  6. Bottoms-up kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  7. Dumbbell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  8. Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement.
  9. Freestanding handstandTrains the front delts, same movement, no equipment.
  10. Half-kneeling kettlebell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  11. Half-kneeling landmine pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell.
  12. Hammer curl and pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.

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