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Barbell Single-Arm Floor Press

Barbell Single-Arm Floor Press — movement illustration 1

This is an exercise for chest and triceps strengthening.

Equipment
Barbell
Muscle groups
Chest
Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps

How to perform this exercise

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet firmly on the floor.
  2. Draw in your abs and contract your lats, and glutes.
  3. Have your partner hand you the bar and with your bicep parallel to the floor lift and extend your arm fully so it is straight.
  4. Return to the starting position.
  5. Complete reps and switch arms.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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