jackangel
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Is the limited ROM of the floor press, which puts most of the stress on your triceps, the only important thing about the exercise? Or is it also important/useful to have your body flat out on the ground?
Could someone address the pros/cons of the following three possilbe alternatives? In other words, how would they compare with a regular floor press with regards to improving tricep strength?
1)Using a flat bench station with benches on either side to stop elbows at bench level, thus limiting ROM.
2)Using dumbells, lying on the floor.
3)Using the smith machine, lying on the floor.
I am asking partially because I might try these, and partially out of curiosity. We do have a power rack, and I'll probably try that soon, but I don't like the hassle of readjusting the pins and hooks . Please, indulge me for a moment.
Could someone address the pros/cons of the following three possilbe alternatives? In other words, how would they compare with a regular floor press with regards to improving tricep strength?
1)Using a flat bench station with benches on either side to stop elbows at bench level, thus limiting ROM.
2)Using dumbells, lying on the floor.
3)Using the smith machine, lying on the floor.
I am asking partially because I might try these, and partially out of curiosity. We do have a power rack, and I'll probably try that soon, but I don't like the hassle of readjusting the pins and hooks . Please, indulge me for a moment.