Beginner exercise

One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Kettlebell Training

Technique

How to perform One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press

  1. Lie on your back and use both hands to guide one kettlebell into position beside the working shoulder.
  2. Hold the handle with the working palm facing inward, the wrist stacked over the elbow and the upper arm supported by the floor.
  3. Place the free arm on the floor and keep the back and hips supported.
  4. Press the bell upward by extending the elbow, allowing the forearm to turn as needed while keeping the wrist aligned with it.
  5. Lower under control until the upper arm meets the floor without bouncing.
  6. Complete the set, use both hands to guide the bell down and switch sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head0.7Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head0.7Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head0.7Target, Mover
External Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.3Stabilizer