I am a big fan of variability and anytime you can add new exercises to your program build a wide range of motion and improve training protocols is a good idea.
The floor press benefits.
Don t let a lack of bench stop you from improving your upper body strength and.
At one time lifters attacked the lift with gusto putting up some impressive numbers including george hackenschmidt s 361 pound strict floor press back in 1899.
4 benefits of the floor press.
It s a great exercise for developing power and strength in a very specific range of motion.
Like other things in life the hardest part can be getting it up.
In this article i will be explaining the major benefits of the floor press.
This will allow you to understand how this exercise can help you and see if it is right for you.
The floor press has several benefits including being able to prioritize the mid and top end range of motion allowing the shoulder joint to experience less strain and increasing elbow extensor strength.
Floor presses are a pure upper body power movement.
Trying to hoist super heavy dumbbells into position is a royal pain in the you know what.
Here are four benefits of the floor press regardless of which variation you choose.
The floor press is the original horizontal barbell press even predating the bench press.
I will give 3 benefits and ensure you know how they relate to your training.
Personally i love the floor press.
Benefits of the floor press build your bench press.
Increased upper body strength.
Here are the main benefits of adding floor presses to your crossfit or weightlifting program.
The floor press is a simple and highly effective pressing variation that can be used as a primary pressing movement accessory lift or even with injury prone lifters.
Posted on august 1 2019 by kohl johnson.