Intermediate
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press strengthens the chest, shoulders, and triceps. The inverted angle of the exercise places more emphasis on the shoulders.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Put your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart in a pushup position. The toes should be on the floor. Lift your hips into the air, forming a triangle with your torso, legs, and arms fully extended. You should have a straight line from your hips to your ankles and a straight line from your hips to your arms. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle and lower your upper body towards the floor. Pause before your head touches the floor, keep your back straight and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press targets Delts, Pecs, Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Be sure to fully lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Don't let your elbows swell. Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your torso throughout the movement.
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