Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press
Description
The kettlebell lying on floor chest press is a floor press performed with two kettlebells from a back-down position. The floor stops the elbows at a safe range and removes the bottom portion of the press. The kettlebell offset weight forces extra grip and stabilizer work.
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Instructions
- Lie on the floor with a kettlebell in each hand at chest level.
- Bend your knees with feet flat on the floor.
- Hold the kettlebells with palms facing each other and elbows tucked.
- Brace your core and pin your shoulder blades down.
- Press both kettlebells straight up over your chest.
- Lock out the elbows at the top.
- Lower with control until the back of your upper arms touch the floor.
- Reset and press up for the next rep.
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Form & Visual
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Benefits
- Builds chest and triceps
- Floor stops at safe range
- No bench needed
- KB grip challenge
- Trains stabilizers
- Travel-friendly
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Variations & Alternatives
- DB Floor Press
- KB Bench Press
- Single Arm KB Floor Press
- Push Up
