The floor press targets the
shoulders and triceps in the specific way they will be used in the benchpress.
The specific part of the
strength curve the floor press works depends on your body mechanics. For
some the weight is only slightly above the chest in the bottom position.
For others it is 3 or 4 inches up. You will need to experiement with this
lift to decide whether or not it is for you.
A palms facing grip is
used to bring the triceps
and shoulders more into
play. Dumbells are lowered
until the upper arm rests
on the floor
The chest is then relaxed
to remove the
existing muscle tension,
dumbells are then pressed up
to lockout. If one
wanted to increase the range of
motion, these can also be
done while lying on a raised
pad
Many thanks to Donna Slagga for providing the photos and description