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One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press

How to do the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundKettlebellsIntermediatePush
Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebells

Step by step

How to do the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press

  1. 1

    Lie on the floor holding a kettlebell with one hand, with your upper arm supported by the floor. The palm should be facing in.

  2. 2

    Press the kettlebell straight up toward the ceiling, rotating your wrist.

  3. 3

    Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position and repeat.

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FAQ

One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press: common questions

What muscles does the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press work?

The One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press suitable for beginners?

The One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press?

To do the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press you'll need one or more kettlebells.

Is the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press with correct form?

Lie on the floor holding a kettlebell with one hand, with your upper arm supported by the floor. The palm should be facing in. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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