Floor Press?

[Grantsdu]

What exactly is a floor press. Do you just bench laying on the floor? If so, how do you get under the weight? Do you go down till your elbows hit the floor or what?

 

[k1401]

well basically....................yes

 

[growin']

Set a power rack up with the hooks low enough for you to lay on the ground and unrack the weight, lower the weight until arms touch the ground, press back up. That's how I do em anyways.

 

[SouthPawSE]

I've grown to love em'. Teaches the body to control the weight, no bouncing at the bottom. Un-rack the weight , come down very slow, touch the floor, press. Has really stabilized my form with the heavier weights.

 

[GRIMMER]

I really like these for some reason even though there not my best max day movement. don't use your legs

 

[speedDemon]

what is the point in benching on the floor and not being able to do a full range rep?how does that help?

 

[SouthPawSE]

Teaches the body to be in total control of the weight, Blasts the mid to upper portion of the movement, Awesome Tri excercise when done correctly.

 

[lexi]

I do floor press with my legs completely flat, some have their knees bent, I feel it's more difficult to lay flat. If you're looking for more of a challenge try adding some chain, that'll really give your tri's a workout!!!!!!

 

[aka-tapout]

speeddemon it helps the last part of your bench ( after you get to the point that the shirt no longer helps) and it kicks the triceps

 

[GR8SCOT]

love doing floor press ! got some funny looks when i first started doing them, people used to point out that the benches were free if i wanted to use them heh.

Found they really helped my sticking point (bout 3 inches off my chest) and you cant get any bounce out of the bottom end.