Because the floor negates your legs it is a pure upper body strength exercise.
Floor presses crossfit.
Dumbbell squeeze press floor press combo watch the video 00 46 this is a great mechanical dropset where you transition from a harder version of a movement to an easier one.
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The floor press is a fantastic pressing variation for lifters of all levels to improve muscle mass lockout strength and bench press technique.
You can still maintain a strong bench press by just performing floor presses.
If nobody s around to help you get the bar into place just bridge the bar into place as shown in the video.
Chalk another one up for strong glutes.
Floor presses negate leg drive creating a pure upper body push.
They can be done with barbells dumbbells or kettlebells.
The floor press is the original horizontal barbell.
It can even be a great variation for lifters with.
Here s a video i filmed for folks who train in gyms that don t have benches or racks for example many crossfit gyms.
The floor press is an upper body movement that allows you to press massive weights without undue shoulder stress.
Floor presses are popular in powerlifting and as a strength or accessory lift in crossfit.