Barbell Close Grip Floor Press

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

1. 01Lie on the floor beneath a rack, plant your feet, and take a close, comfortable grip on the bar.
2. 02Brace your upper back against the floor and use a spotter to unrack the bar with your wrists stacked over your elbows.
3. 03Lower the bar toward your lower chest until your upper arms touch the floor gently.
4. 04Pause without relaxing or bouncing, then press the bar to full elbow extension.
5. 05Keep your elbows close throughout and guide the bar securely back into the rack with the spotter.