Barbell Floor Press
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Barbell Floor Press focuses on Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, with Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Floor Press with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat, holding a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your arms straight up, holding the barbell directly over your chest.
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Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest by bending your elbows, keeping them tucked slightly towards your body.
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Continue lowering until your upper arms make contact with the floor.
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Push the barbell back up by extending your arms, engaging your chest muscles, until your arms are fully extended again.
- 6
Return to the starting position with the barbell held over your chest.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Floor Press primarily targets Chest, Shoulders, Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell Floor Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Floor Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
