Kettlebell Floor Press

Lying on the floor, press the bell from the shoulder to lockout; the upper arm touches the floor between reps.

Kettlebell Floor Press, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Lying on the floor, bell racked on the forearm at the shoulder, knees bent.

Steps

  1. Press the bell to lockout over the chest.
  2. Lower until the upper arm touches the floor.
  3. Pause on the floor, then press again.

Common mistakes

Bouncing the arm off the floor: the pause IS the exercise. Wrist bending under the bell: knuckles up, bell on the forearm. Elbow flaring: about 45°.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale pressing.