Dumbbell Floor Press

The Dumbbell Floor Press is a shoulder-friendly chest press where the elbows touch the floor before pressing. Each arm works independently, addressing imbalances while reducing shoulder strain.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
Chest muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Dumbbell Floor Press

  1. 01

    Sit on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand, then lie back with knees bent or legs extended.

  2. 02

    Position the dumbbells just above your chest with palms facing forward (or neutral).

  3. 03

    Lower under control until your upper arms (triceps) touch the floor.

  4. 04

    Pause briefly without bouncing.

  5. 05

    Press the dumbbells back up to full extension above your chest.

  6. 06

    Repeat for reps.

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Dumbbell Floor Press work?

The Dumbbell Floor Press primarily targets the Chest. Supporting muscles include Triceps, Shoulders.

Is the Dumbbell Floor Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The Dumbbell Floor Press is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Floor Press?

You need the following equipment: Dumbbells.

What difficulty level is the Dumbbell Floor Press?

The Dumbbell Floor Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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