Demo & instructions
Dumbbell Floor Press
Also known as: Floor Press, Dumbbell Floor Chest Press
Instructions
A dumbbell chest press done lying on the floor instead of a bench. The floor stops your elbows at a set depth, so it is a solid pressing option when all you have is a pair of dumbbells.
- Movement
- Horizontal push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 5–20 reps
Setup
- 1Sit on the floor with a dumbbell standing upright on each thigh and your knees bent.
- 2Hug the dumbbells close and roll back until you are lying down, feet flat on the floor.
- 3Bring the dumbbells beside your chest with your upper arms resting on the floor at a slight angle from your ribs.
Execution
- 1Press both dumbbells straight up until your arms are extended over your chest.
- 2
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
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