Kettlebell Floor Press

Floor press with kettlebells: the floor stops the range at the bottom.

• Compound
• kettlebell
• Beginner

How to do it

• Lie on the floor with a bell in each hand resting on the forearm; lower until the triceps touch the floor
• Shoulder blades back and down with the chest lifted
• Lower under control to the chest with the elbows at about 45–75° and press

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 8–12 reps · 1–3 RIR

Tempo: Lower for 2–3 s into the stretch and press with intent

Common mistakes

• Bouncing off the chest
• Letting the bells slam into the wrists on the way down

Muscles worked

Primary

• Chest

Secondary

• Triceps
• Anterior deltoid

Alternatives

• Kettlebell Bench Press
• Dumbbell Bench Press
• Bench Press