Demo & instructions
Barbell Floor Press
Also known as: Floor Press, Floor Bench Press
Instructions
A barbell press performed lying on the floor, so your upper arms stop when they touch down. The shorter range puts extra emphasis on the triceps and the top half of the press.
- Movement
- Horizontal push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 3–12 reps
Setup
- 1Set the rack hooks low enough that you can reach the bar with nearly straight arms while lying on the floor.
- 2Lie on your back with your eyes under the bar and your feet flat or legs straight, whichever feels steadier.
- 3Grip the bar slightly wider than your shoulders and pull your shoulder blades gently together.
Execution
- 1Unrack the bar and bring it over your lower chest with straight arms.
- 2
Target
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
