Leg-Over Floor Press

Also called kettlebell floor press, leg over floor press and kb floor press.

Works

Chest, plus shoulders and triceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound

How to do it

Setup. Lie on the floor with one kettlebell in place on your chest, holding it by the handle. Extend leg on working side over leg on non-working side.Your free arm can be extended out to your side for support.

1. Press the kettlebll into a locked out position.
2. Lower the weight until the elbow touches the ground, keeping the kettlebell above the elbow. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cues

• Working leg crossed over the other.
• Bell stacked over the elbow.
• Press to lockout.
• Lower until the elbow touches.

Common mistakes

• Wrist bent back.
• Bouncing the elbow.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. Tempo is seconds down, pause, up. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

Go easy, or pick an alternative, if you have a sore shoulder. Pain that's sharp or gets worse set to set means stop.

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