How to Do Barbell Floor Chest Press

Barbell Floor Chest Press is a chest exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Floor Chest Press

  1. 01Lie flat on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, then have a partner hand you the barbell or unrack from a low rack.
  2. 02Hold the barbell over the chest with arms locked and wrists stacked directly above the elbows.
  3. 03Lower the barbell slowly until the triceps make light contact with the floor.
  4. 04Pause for a split second to eliminate momentum before pressing the bar back to full lockout.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Floor Chest Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the triceps into the floor to create a stable base before each press to ensure maximum power output from a dead stop.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Floor Chest Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Floor Chest Press work?

Barbell Floor Chest Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Floor Chest Press correctly?

Lie flat on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, then have a partner hand you the barbell or unrack from a low rack. Hold the barbell over the chest with arms locked and wrists stacked directly above the elbows. Lower the barbell slowly until the triceps make light contact with the floor. Pause for a split second to eliminate momentum before pressing the bar back to full lockout.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Floor Chest Press?

Drive the triceps into the floor to create a stable base before each press to ensure maximum power output from a dead stop.

Is Barbell Floor Chest Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Floor Chest Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Floor Chest Press?

Barbell Floor Chest Press uses barbell.

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