Strength

Alternating Floor Press

The alternating floor press is a beginner strength exercise for your chest, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Beginner
Alternating Floor Press, starting position
Start
Alternating Floor Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
  2. Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
  3. Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
  4. Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.

Alternatives to the alternating floor press

Cable fly Cable stack Chest press machine Chest press machine Dumbbell bench press Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell floor press Dumbbells Dumbbell fly Dumbbells, Flat bench Incline dumbbell press Dumbbells, Adjustable bench