Chest · Kettlebell · Intermediate

How to do Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press

The kettlebell one arm floor press is a unilateral chest exercise performed lying on the floor, pressing a kettlebell with one arm at a time. It targets the pectorals while also engaging the triceps and shoulders, and requires stability and control.

Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press demonstration

Primary muscle: Chest
Also works: Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment: Kettlebell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Chest

How to do Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press, step by step

Lie flat on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Hold the kettlebell in one hand with your palm facing towards your feet and your arm extended straight up towards the ceiling.
Slowly lower the kettlebell towards your chest by bending your elbow, keeping your upper arm close to your body.
Pause for a moment when the kettlebell is just above your chest, then push it back up to the starting position by extending your elbow.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press in SPLYT

Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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