Floor press

[AJW]

Should you pause or otherwise relax at the bottom of the floor press?

Thanks.

[Alex_Kovaleski]

Depends on the context. If you’re a powerlifter nearing competition: theoretically, you should pause. If you’re a non-competitive strength trainee: pausing vs. not pausing probably won’t make a significant difference in your training outcomes.

[AJW]

Thanks, Alex. If I don’t pause, should I relax at the bottom? I’ve found it makes the concentric phase considerably harder.

[Alex_Kovaleski]

I wouldn’t recommend that simply because I am unable to see how that would be advantageous.

[AJW]

Thanks, Alex.