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One-arm push-up alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the one-arm 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. Dumbbell close pressTrains the triceps and chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  5. Dumbbell squeeze pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  6. Pin pressTrains the chest and triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  7. Seated dip machineTrains the triceps and chest, same movement, needs chest press machine.
  8. Ring support holdTrains the triceps and chest, needs gymnastic rings.
  9. Ball push-upTrains the chest, same movement, needs medicine ball.
  10. DipTrains the chest and triceps, needs dip bars.
  11. One-arm dumbbell bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  12. Push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.

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