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Lean-forward push-up alternatives

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

  1. Feet-up push-upTrains the chest and front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  2. Incline barbell pressTrains the chest and front delts, same movement, needs barbell, adjustable bench and squat rack.
  3. Incline dumbbell pressTrains the chest and front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  4. Push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.
  5. Ring push-upTrains the chest, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  6. Barbell bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  7. Dumbbell bench pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  8. Incline push-upTrains the chest, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  9. Machine chest pressTrains the chest, same movement, needs chest press machine.
  10. Wall push-upTrains the chest, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Standing overhead pressTrains the front delts, needs barbell and squat rack.
  12. Machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, needs shoulder press machine.

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