Kettlebell/Dumbbell Floor Press Exercise |One arm & alternating Press

Kettlebell/Dumbbell Floor Press is an excellent exercise to Build Strength and Muscle in Chest. But as usual form is important. Check the correct method here.


Purpose - To Build Muscle mass and Strength in Chest Muscles.
 

Execution Technique

This Exercise can be done using Dumbbells or Kettlebells. It cab be done One arm at a time or in an alternating fashion.


Steps

  1. Lie on a flat surface holding a pair of Kettlebells/Dumbbells at shoulder levels.
     
  2. Now press the KB/DB as in Bench Press until the arm is locked out.
     
  3. In Alternating Floor Press you alternate between the right and left KB/DBs. In One arm Floor Press do it one arm at a time and switch to the other.
     
  4. Turning and Pivoting the legs to the opposite side gives you a longer range of motion.


Points to Remember

  • Exhale while you exert.
  • Make sure you use the proper Kettlebell Weights. You can use 35 lbs or 53 lbs Kettlebells depending on your strength.
  • Avoid jerky movements as more momentum you use the less will be the muscle tension produced.

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