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Dumbbell floor press

A chest press lying on the floor, where the floor limits how low your elbows go and keeps your shoulders comfortable.

BeginnerDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Rest your upper arms on the floor with your elbows bent and the weights above your chest.
  3. Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight.
  4. Lower slowly until your elbows touch the floor.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows at about 45 degrees from your sides.
  • Let your elbows touch down softly rather than bouncing.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: strongBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ChestTricepsShoulders

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