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Barbell Floor Press
Barbell · Horizontal Push · Compound
ChestTriceps Anterior Deltoid Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 5-8 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 120 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- High (6.5 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Lie flat on the floor inside a power rack with knees bent or legs straight.
- Lower the barbell under control until your triceps gently rest on the floor for 1 second.
- Press explosively back to lockout without bouncing your elbows.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Barbell Floor Press. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Resistance Band Accommodating Push-Up | Bands swap | Bands |
| Single-Arm or Double Kettlebell Floor Press | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Assisted Dip or Seated Dip Machine | Machine swap | Machine |
| Close-Grip Tricep Push-Up | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press | Same movement pattern | Barbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.