Tutorial: Barbell floor press Tutorial: Barbell floor press

Barbell floor press

Target: Chest, shoulders, upper back

Form tips:

• Press your shoulder blades down into the floor to avoid your shoulders rounding or back flattening.
• Think about "bending" the bar as you pull down to help nail this movement.
• Keep your chest up high to ensure you're working the correct muscles.
• Engage your core to support your lower back.
• If you are a beginner, close your fists when gripping the bar so it doesn't slip.

Modification – Dumbbell single-arm alternating bench press:

• If you don't have a barbell, sub in dumbbells instead.