Chest · Barbell

Floor press — Barbell

Target musclesTriceps lateral head · Triceps medial head · Mid chest

Floor press — Barbell
Description

Horizontal floor press with a reduced range to limit the stretch at the bottom.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • Keep your back and trunk stable, shoulder blades together and shoulders down.
  • Keep your forearms vertical and wrists neutral.
  • Keep your elbows at a controlled angle, neither tucked against your body nor spread to 90 degrees.
02 · Execution

Perform the rep

  1. Lower until your upper arms touch the floor with control.
  2. Pause briefly without rebounding.
  3. Press upward while keeping the path stable.
Technique cue

Controlled floor contact, then a controlled press without bouncing.

Common mistakes
  • hitting the floor with the arms
  • misaligning the wrists
  • flaring the elbows too widely
  • losing trunk tension
Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

  • Hitting the floor forcefully can overload the elbows and shoulders.
  • An unstable path increases joint strain.

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