Exercise Comparison
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip vs One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
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Instructions
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Lie back on a flat bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.
From the starting position, breathe in and begin coming down slowly until the bar touches your middle chest.
After a brief pause, push the bar back to the starting position as you breathe out. Focus on pushing the bar using your chest muscles. Lock your arms and squeeze your chest in the contracted position at the top of the motion, hold for a second and then start coming down slowly again. Tip: Ideally, lowering the weight should take about twice as long as raising it.
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
When you are done, place the bar back in the rack.
One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
Lie on the floor holding a kettlebell with one hand, with your upper arm supported by the floor. The palm should be facing in.
Press the kettlebell straight up toward the ceiling, rotating your wrist.
Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip is a beginner exercise using barbell, while One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press is intermediate and uses kettlebells. Choose Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip if you're looking for a more accessible option, or One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press for a greater challenge.