chest
Floor press
Lockout pressing strength, easy on shoulders.
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How to do it
- Lie on the floor under the bar, knees bent.
- Grip the bar a bit wider than shoulders, shoulder blades back.
- Lower the bar until your upper arms touch the floor.
- Press the bar back up over your chest.
Beginner tips
- Let your elbows rest briefly, don't bounce.
- Keep your shoulder blades pinned back.
- Brace your core throughout.
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