Alternating Floor Press

Alternating Floor Press — Start position
Start position
Alternating Floor Press — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • abdominals
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.

  2. Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.

  3. 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.

  4. Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.

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