LiftsmithStanding Smith machine press alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the standing smith machine press, best matches first.
- Band overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs resistance bands.
- Dumbbell push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
- Elevated pike push-upTrains the front delts, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
- Kettlebell overhead pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
- Kettlebell rotating pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs kettlebells.
- Machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs shoulder press machine.
- Push pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Seated barbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and adjustable bench.
- Seated cable shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs cable machine and flat bench.
- Seated dumbbell pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
- Seated floor press overheadTrains the front delts, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Smith machine shoulder pressTrains the front delts, same movement, needs smith machine and adjustable bench.
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