An archery bow press includes a base frame, and first and second support assemblies mounted to the base frame. The support assemblies each a support member mounted to the base frame, a first limb support having first and second end portions and being mounted to the support member at a location spaced between the first and second end portions, a second limb support pivotally mounted to the first end portion of the first limb support, a contact member mounted to the second end portion of the first limb support. The second limb support is configured to contact a distal end of a bow limb of an archery bow that is mounted to the archery bow press. The contact member is configured to contact the bow limb at a location spaced proximal of the distal end and proximal of a bend point in the bow limb when the bow limb is flexed.