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Barbell Floor Press

PectoralsbarbellMuscleWiki

Coaching Tips

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    Keep elbows at 45 degrees

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    Engage lats before pressing

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    Press evenly through both arms

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    Keep wrists straight

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    Control the weight on the way down

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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    Flaring elbows out

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    Bouncing bar off the floor

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    Lifting hips off the ground

Muscles Targeted

Primary
Secondary
Stabilizers
PectoralsTriceps
Primary: Pectorals
Secondary: Triceps

Quick Info

Type
Compound

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