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Barbell Floor Chest Press
Lie on your back on the floor with your feet flat on the floor.
Exercise details
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Tracking
- Reps and weight
Execution
How to do it
Lie on your back on the floor with your feet flat on the floor. Grip a barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and hold the barbell directly above your chest with your arms bent, elbows on the floor.
Engage your core and slowly press the barbell up until your arms are straight over your chest.
Lower the barbell back to the starting position by bending your arms fully, focusing on using your chest muscles.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
Lower the barbell slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
Ensure your elbows are at a 45-degree angle to your body to reduce shoulder strain.
Breathe steadily, exhaling as you press the barbell up and inhaling as you lower it down.
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