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.
- Check that both sides rise and lower symmetrically.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower until your upper arms touch the floor with control.
- Pause briefly without rebounding.
- 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.