Lying Floor Svend Press
The bodyweight Svend press lying on the back: the palms press together over the chest and push straight up toward the ceiling and back.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the floor, knees bent, feet flat, palms pressed together over the chest, elbows out.
Steps
- Press the joined palms straight up until the arms are straight.
- Squeeze the palms together hardest at the top.
- Lower them back to the chest, still pressing together.
Common mistakes
Palms drifting apart at the top: keep them crushed together. Lower back arching off the floor: ribs down, back flat. Rushing the reps: slow presses keep the squeeze.
Breathing
Exhale pressing up, inhale lowering.
