Dumbbell Floor Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Dumbbell Floor Press
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment Required Dumbbell
Force Type Push
Mechanics Compound
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Intermediate

Dumbbell Floor Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

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Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Secondary Muscles

How to do the Dumbbell Floor Press – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent, ensuring a stable and comfortable position.
  • Step 2: Hold a dumbbell in each hand at chest level, with your palms facing away from you.
  • Step 3: Press the dumbbells upward, extending your arms fully while keeping control of the weights.
  • Step 4: Lower the dumbbells back down to chest level, maintaining a controlled motion.
  • Step 5: Ensure a stable and grounded position throughout the exercise, engaging your chest and triceps.

Dumbbell Floor Press Overview

Dumbbell Floor Press offers a solid approach to upper body strength. Executed lying on the floor, it isolates the chest and triceps, emphasizing muscle engagement. Without the support of a bench, it challenges your stabilizing muscles, promoting effective strength development in the chest and arms.

Benefits of The Dumbbell Floor Press

This exercise not only targets and sculpts the chest and triceps but also enhances shoulder stability. The grounded position reduces the risk of overextending the shoulders, making it suitable for individuals with shoulder concerns. Dumbbell Floor Press fosters muscle engagement without the need for a bench, providing a unique challenge to stabilizing muscles.

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