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PowerliftingIntermediate

Floor Press - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps, Chest

Secondary

Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on floor, knees bent, feet flat.

  2. 2

    Position barbell over chest (use rack pins or spotter).

  3. 3

    Grip bar shoulder-width or slightly wider.

  4. 4

    Unrack bar, hold over chest, arms extended.

  5. 5

    Lower bar with control until upper arms touch floor.

  6. 6

    Keep elbows tucked (~45 degrees).

  7. 7

    Pause briefly with upper arms on floor.

  8. 8

    Press bar explosively back up.

  9. 9

    Repeat.