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Why Use the Floor Press

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Reviews setup, common faults, and practical modifications for this topic: Why Use the Floor Press.

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Why floor presses? Powerlifters use it to improve weak sticking points usually the lockout. It reduces range of motion so can go heavier and easier on the shoulder joint. Also, the pause takes away the stretch reflex.