Alternating Floor Press
- Main muscles
- Chest
- Also works
- Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
- Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
- Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
- Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Alternating Floor Press work?
- Mainly the chest, with help from the abs, shoulders, triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Kettlebell.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More chest exercises
- Extended Range One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
- Leg-Over Floor Press
- One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
- Plyo Kettlebell Pushups
- Around The Worlds
- Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.