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Barbell Floor Press
Barbell Floor Press is a very effective movement that builds pure pressing strength and muscle mass in the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Although the floor press doesn''t involve much of the lower body and is a partial range of motion lift, it is still a multi-jointed exercise that recruits several different muscles.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on the floor. Grasp a barbell from a squat rack or have a partner pass the bar to you and hold it with a wide grip, just beyond shoulder width. Raise the bar above your head, lifting it above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Stretch your arms up, keeping your elbows locked. Pause. Slowly lower the barbell until your elbows touch the floor. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.
Tips
- Squeeze your working muscles at the top of the movement.
- Be sure to exhale during the pushing movement.
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