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Introduction.

The Kettle Bell Floor Press is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest, but also works the shoulders and triceps. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to intermediate lifters.

Alternatives.

Technique.

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  • Lie back on the floor with a kettle bell in your hand in line with the bottom of your chest. Your elbow should be at an angle of 45-60 degrees to your torso.
  • Squeeze your chest and press the kettle bell up until your arm is fully extended and the kettle bell is above your shoulder joint.
  • Lower the weight slowly back to the start.

Chest Muscle Diagram.

Chest Muscles