How to Do Leg-Over Floor Press
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the leg-over floor press.
| Main muscles | Chest |
| Also works | Shoulders, Triceps |
| Equipment | Kettlebells |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- 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.
- Press the kettlebll into a locked out position.
- Lower the weight until the elbow touches the ground, keeping the kettlebell above the elbow. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
Kettlebell Chest Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · KettlebellKettlebell Full Body Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · KettlebellKettlebell Upper Body Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · Kettlebell
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