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Single-Arm or Double Kettlebell Floor Press
Kettlebell · Horizontal Push · Compound
ChestTriceps Anterior DeltoidCore Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid, Core
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 8-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- High (6.5 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Lie on the floor with kettlebells resting against the backs of your forearms and wrists straight.
- Lower until your triceps rest cleanly on the floor for 1 second.
- Press up to lockout while bracing your core.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Single-Arm or Double Kettlebell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Floor Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Resistance Band Accommodating Push-Up | Bands swap | Bands |
| Assisted Dip or Seated Dip Machine | Machine swap | Machine |
| Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Close-Grip Tricep Push-Up | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.