Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Chain Press
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Floor Press
Instructions
Alternating Floor Press
Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.
Chain Press
Begin by connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments. Position yourself on the flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Your wrists should be pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
Lower the chains by flexing the elbows, unloading some of the chain onto the floor.
Continue until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, and then reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Chain Press is intermediate and uses other. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Chain Press for a greater challenge.