Barbell Floor Chest Press
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body to maximize chest engagement and minimize shoulder strain.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie flat on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Lower the barbell to your mid-chest while keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- Press the barbell up until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause at the top, then lower the barbell back down with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
