Floor Press

What it is

This is a barbell-based compound push exercise performed while lying on the floor. It primarily targets your triceps, with secondary engagement from your chest and shoulders. The floor limits your range of motion, providing a stable and controlled pressing experience.

Technique tips

• Set j-hooks at the appropriate height for safe unracking.
• Keep your shoulder blades pulled together and down.
• Tuck your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
• Lower the barbell until your upper arms gently touch the floor.
• Pause briefly upon floor contact; avoid any bouncing motion.
• Press the bar up quickly, keeping wrists and elbows aligned.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.