How to Do Kettlebell Floor Press: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

Muscles Worked in Kettlebell Floor Press

Primary muscles worked:

• Chest
• Front Deltoid

Secondary muscles worked:

• Triceps

How to Kettlebell Floor Press

1. Sit on the floor with your legs straight and a pair of kettlebells beside you.
2. Pick the kettlebells up and place them in your hip crease.
3. Lie down while you bring the kettlebells up to your chest.
4. Press to straight arms, bend your knees, and place your feet flat on the floor.
5. Lower the kettlebells slowly until your upper arms hit the floor.
6. Reverse the motion and push the kettlebells up to straight arms again.
7. Gently drop the kettlebells to the floor to finish the set.

Commentary

The kettlebell floor press is a variant of the dumbbell chest press where you lie on the floor instead of a bench, which limits the range of motion since your upper arms will stop against the floor. It’s a great alternative to the dumbbell chest press if you train at home and don’t have a weight bench.