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One Arm Floor Press

StrengthIntermediate TricepsChestShoulders Barbell
One Arm Floor Press, step 1
1. Lie on the floor with knees bent, holding the bar in one hand at its middle, arm straight.
One Arm Floor Press, step 2
2. Lower until your upper arm touches the floor, then press up; keep the bar level.

How to do it

  1. Lie down on a flat surface with your back pressing against the floor or an exercise mat. Make sure your knees are bent.
  2. Have a partner hand you the bar on one hand. When starting, your arm should be just about fully extended, similar to the starting position of a barbell bench press. However, this time your grip will be neutral (palms facing your torso).
  3. Make sure the hand you are not using to lift the weight is placed by your side.
  4. Begin the exercise by lowering the barbell until your elbow touches the ground. Make sure to breathe in as this is the eccentric (lowering part of the exercise).
  5. Then start lifting the barbell back up to the original starting position. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).
  6. Repeat until you have performed your recommended repetitions.
  7. Switch arms and repeat the movement.

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