Floor Bench Press Exercise Video

Exercise Instructions:

The floor bench press is often used as a strength training technique. The shorter range of motion allows for heavier weights to be used. Setup by placing a mat on the floor and loading up a barbell with the weight you want to use. Sit on the floor with the barbell on your thighs. Grasp the barbell with a wider than shoulder width overhand grip and lay back on the floor (alternatively, lay back on the floor and have a training partner pass you the barbell). Slowly lower the barbell down until your upper arms are almost resting on the floor. Pause, the slowly raise the barbell back up without lockout out at the elbows. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips & Advice:

When lowering the bar you need to stop BEFORE your arms are resting on the floor. This keeps the stress on the pectoral muscles and doesn't allow you to rest mid-set.

More Barbell Chest Exercises:

1. Barbell Bench Press
2. Wide Grip Bench Press
3. Close Grip Chest Press
4. Reverse Grip Bench Press
5. Wide Reverse Grip Bench Press
6. Guillotine Press
7. Incline Bench Press
8. Reverse Grip Incline Bench Press
9. Decline Bench Press
10. Barbell Pullover And Press

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