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Barbell One Arm Floor Press

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with one hand, palm facing up, and extend your arm straight up over your chest.
  3. Slowly lower the barbell towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)ChestShoulders

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