Exercise library
Chest
Barbell Floor Press
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Lie on the floor under a rack with the bar and grip at shoulder width. Lower the bar until the upper arms rest lightly on the floor, pause, then press back to lockout. The floor limits the range and reduces shoulder strain while emphasizing the triceps and mid-chest.
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Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Decline Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Incline Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Wide-Grip Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Archer Push-UpBodyweightHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: