- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Front Delt
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates
How to do it
- Lie on the floor with your knees bent, holding the bar over your chest.
- Lower it until the backs of your upper arms touch the floor.
- Pause, then press back up to straight arms.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing your elbows off the floor.
- Flaring your elbows straight out.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Barbell Floor Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.