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Pike push-up alternatives

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

  1. Machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs shoulder press machine.
  2. Seated dumbbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  3. Standing overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Feet-up push-upTrains the front delts, needs plyo box or step.
  5. Incline barbell pressTrains the front delts, needs barbell, adjustable bench and squat rack.
  6. Incline dumbbell pressTrains the front delts, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  7. Lean-forward push-upTrains the front delts, no equipment.

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