Floor Press
Press from lying on the floor: elbows touch down briefly, then press up powerfully – easy on the shoulders.
Goal: Conditioning
Explainer video: coming soon
Equipment variants
Dumbbells (one or two)
Kettlebell (one or two)
Easier and harder
Make it easier
Lighter bell; press one arm at a time.
Make it harder
Lock out fully; control the lowering to the floor.
Next level: Strict Press
Progression path: Overhead Press Progression (level 1)
Used in
Train at your own pace and listen to your body – stop right away if anything hurts. Every exercise can be made easier or harder.