Barbell One Arm Floor Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Floor Press
How to: Barbell One Arm Floor Press
- Lie on your back on a flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a barbell in one hand with your arm fully extended above your chest.
- Lower the barbell toward your chest by bending your elbow.
- Press the barbell back to the starting position while keeping your elbow close to your side.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the elbow close to the body during the press.
- Arching the back excessively while lifting.
- Using too heavy a weight, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise without weights to build strength.
- Perform the movement with a dumbbell for greater range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability during the press.
- Ensure the barbell is balanced when lifted overhead.
- Perform the exercise on a flat surface to avoid rolling the barbell.
Barbell One Arm Floor Press Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
triceps
strength
barbell
shoulders
intermediate