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Fist push-up alternatives

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

  1. Band-assisted dipTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands and dip bars.
  2. Barbell floor pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  3. Close dumbbell pressTrains the triceps and chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  4. Close-grip incline pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs barbell, adjustable bench and squat rack.
  5. Dumbbell close pressTrains the triceps and chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  6. Dumbbell squeeze pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  7. Feet-up close-hand push-upTrains the triceps and chest, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  8. One-arm dumbbell floor pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. One-arm incline push-upTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs flat bench.
  10. One-arm push-upTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Pin pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  12. Ring side-shift push-upTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.

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