When chest day rolls around, most men head straight for the bench.
But here’s why you should skip the lines and take your pressing to the floor instead.
The floor press is not only easier on your shoulders, but it targets your triceps better than the standard version of the exercise. Stronger triceps help you power through the “lockout” phase—or the final push at the top of the press—which is a common sticking point for men.
Here are my five favorite floor press variations: barbell, decline with glute bridge, dumbbell, kettlebell, and bottoms-up single-arm kettlebell.
I recommend adding one or two of them to your chest day routine—even if you have a bench available.
