Breathing
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
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The One Arm Floor Press primarily works the triceps, with the chest and shoulders supporting the movement. It is a strength movement performed with barbell.

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Movement instructions
Lie down on a flat surface with your back pressing against the floor or an exercise mat. Make sure your knees are bent.
Have a partner hand you the bar on one hand. When starting, your arm should be just about fully extended, similar to the starting position of a barbell bench press. However, this time your grip will be neutral (palms facing your torso).
Make sure the hand you are not using to lift the weight is placed by your side.
Begin the exercise by lowering the barbell until your elbow touches the ground. Make sure to breathe in as this is the eccentric (lowering part of the exercise).
Then start lifting the barbell back up to the original starting position. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).
Repeat until you have performed your recommended repetitions.
Switch arms and repeat the movement.
Technique guidance
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same barbell setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing One Arm Floor Press sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Triceps is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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