Floor Press (Barbell)

How to Perform Floor Press (Barbell)

1. 1

   Add the appropriate amount of weight and lie on the floor with a barbell set up in a rack above you.

2. 2

   Grab the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and plant your feet flat on the floor.

3. 3

   Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

4. 4

   Unrack the bar and lower it toward your chest until your upper arms touch the floor.

5. 5

   Press the bar back up until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then rack the bar.