Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press

Description

The kettlebell lying on floor single arm bottoms up chest press is a stability focused press from the floor with an inverted bell. The bottoms up position turns the press into a serious grip and shoulder stabilizer drill.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press Instructions

  1. Lie on your back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat.
  2. Hold a kettlebell upside down with one hand at chest level.
  3. Squeeze the handle hard to keep the bell balanced.
  4. Brace the core and tuck the working elbow at about 45 degrees.
  5. Press the kettlebell straight up over your shoulder.
  6. Keep the wrist neutral and the bell perfectly vertical.
  7. Lower the kettlebell back to the floor with full control.
  8. Complete all reps on one side then switch arms.

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press Form & Visual

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press Benefits

  • Demands elite grip and forearm strength.
  • Builds chest and shoulder stability under unstable load.
  • Floor position limits over reaching for shoulder safety.
  • Trains the rotator cuff and small stabilizers.
  • Single arm work corrects imbalances.
  • Excellent grip drill with light loads.

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Triceps brachii
  • Forearm flexors

Kettlebell Lying on Floor Single Arm Bottoms Up Chest Press Variations & Alternatives

  • Kettlebell Floor Press
  • Dumbbell Bottoms Up Press
  • One Arm Bench Press
  • KB Half Kneeling Press