Weighted One-arm Floor Press
Muscle Groups: Chest
Weighted One-arm Floor Press focuses on Chest, with Shoulders, Triceps, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted One-arm Floor Press with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
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Hold a dumbbell in one hand, positioning it over your chest with your elbow bent and resting on the floor.
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Your palm should face inward or slightly forward, and your non-working arm can be extended to the side for balance.
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Exhale and press the dumbbell straight up towards the ceiling, fully extending your arm.
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Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position, allowing your elbow to gently touch the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted One-arm Floor Press primarily targets Chest , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Triceps, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted One-arm 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.
