Exercise

Alternating Floor Press

Also known as: alt floor press kb, kettlebell floor press, single arm floor press alternating

Alternating Floor Press is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: upper abs, anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. Equipment: kettlebell.

EquipmentKettlebell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Middle chest

Secondary

Upper abs Anterior deltoid Triceps lateral head

How to do it

Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.