Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- triceps, Deltoid Anterior, shoulders, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Kettlebell Floor Press
How to: Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press
- Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold a kettlebell in each hand above your chest with your palms facing forward.
- Slowly lower the kettlebells towards your chest while keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle.
- Press the kettlebells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting your back off the floor while pressing.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not engaging the core throughout the exercise.
Modifications
- Use a lighter kettlebell if you are new to the exercise.
- Perform the exercise without weight initially to master the form.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the floor throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to help stabilize your body.
- Lower the kettlebell in a controlled manner.
Kettlebell Lying on Floor Chest Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
kettlebell
weightlifting
pectorals
core