Chest exercises

Kettlebell Leg-over Floor Press

Also known as: Floor press jambe croisée au kettlebell · Πιέσεις στο πάτωμα με κέτλμπελ και σταυρωμένο πόδι · Leg-Over Floor Press · single arm kettlebell floor press

Primary
Chest
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
Suggested rest
1.5 min
 
One side at a time

How to do the Kettlebell Leg-over Floor Press

  1. Lie on the floor with one kettlebell in place on your chest, holding it by the handle. Extend leg on working side over leg on non-working side.Your free arm can be extended out to your side for support.

  2. Press the kettlebll into a locked out position.

  3. Lower the weight until the elbow touches the ground, keeping the kettlebell above the elbow. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–48–121.5 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add 4 kg (10 lb) next session and work back up.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

The pecs push your arms forward and across your body. Presses build the most mass; flyes and cable work load the stretch the presses miss.

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