Floor Press

A chest exercise performed lying on the floor, targeting the triceps and chest muscles.

Instructions

• Lie on the floor underneath the barbell in a smith machine.
• Position the hands on the barbell as wide as you're comfortable.
• Press the barbell straight up toward the ceiling by extending the elbows.
• Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using momentum to lift the bar.
• Not lowering the bar to the chest level.
• Bouncing the elbows off the floor for added momentum.

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