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Barbell Floor Chest Press

The Barbell Floor Chest Press is a barbell exercise that targets the chest, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Chest
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Chest

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on the floor with knees bent and feet on the ground, holding a barbell above your chest with a shoulder-width grip.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back flat against the floor.
  3. Lower the barbell slowly until your elbows touch the floor lightly.
  4. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Maintain control and wrist alignment throughout the movement.
  6. Avoid bouncing the bar off the floor to protect your elbows.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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