Dumbbell Floor Press
Muscle Groups: Chest
Dumbbell Floor Press focuses on Chest, with Shoulders, Triceps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Floor Press with proper form and technique.
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Grab dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie flat on your back. Bend knees with feet firmly planted on floor. Extend elbows to a 90-degree position, triceps resting on floor, while holding dumbbells above your chest.
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Exhale and brace core while simultaneously extending dumbbells toward ceiling. Pause, and retract back to staring position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Floor Press safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Be sure to drive shoulder blades into the ground to power the press.
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Be sure to pause at the bottom of the lift, negating the stretch reflex.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Floor Press primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Dumbbell Floor Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Floor Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
