Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Muscle Groups: Chest, Shoulders
Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder Press focuses on Chest, Shoulders, with Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder Press with proper form and technique.
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Assume a pike position on the floor with your hands shoulder-width apart and fingers pointing forward.
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Elevate your hips high and bring your feet closer to your hands, forming an inverted V-shape with your body.
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Carefully place a weight plate on your upper back or shoulders.
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Keeping your hips elevated, bend your elbows and slowly lower the top of your head towards the floor between your hands.
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Once your head lightly touches the floor, powerfully push through your hands to extend your elbows.
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Return to the starting pike position with your arms fully extended.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder Press primarily targets Chest, Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include 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 Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Floor Inverted Shoulder 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.
