Dumbbell Floor Press Guide

  • Exercise Type: Compound - engages and works multiple muscle groups at the same time.
  • Targeted Muscle Groups:
    • primary: chest
    • secondary: shoulders, triceps

How to perform?

The Dumbbell Floor Press is a chest and triceps exercise performed lying flat on the floor rather than on a bench. Because your range of motion is limited by the floor (elbows stop when they touch the ground), it eliminates the deep shoulder stretch at the bottom of the movement and removes the ability to arch the lower back excessively — making it an excellent bench press alternative for people with herniated discs or lower back problems. Lie on your back with knees bent, hold a dumbbell in each hand at chest level, lower until your triceps lightly touch the floor, then press back up. Keep your elbows at roughly 45 degrees from your torso.

Variations

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