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Barbell Floor Press

Chest & Triceps Strength

The barbell floor press is a partial-range bench press performed lying on the floor. It eliminates leg drive and limits the bottom range of motion, making it an excellent builder of lockout strength and a safer alternative to the bench press.

How to

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor.
  2. Unrack the barbell (or have it handed to you) with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Lower the bar slowly until your upper arms rest on the floor — pause briefly.
  4. Press the bar back to full lockout, squeezing your chest and triceps at the top.
  5. Keep your core braced and wrists straight throughout.

Muscles

ChestTricepsShoulders