Kettlebell Floor Press
Press the bell from the floor with a pause as the triceps touch down to spare the shoulder.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement
- Push
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the chest, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Kettlebell Floor Press work?
- The Kettlebell Floor Press mainly works the chest and triceps.
- What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Floor Press?
- A kettlebell.
- How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Floor Press?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Floor Press?
- Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Bench Press work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Kettlebell Floor Press to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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