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
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and a dumbbell in each hand.
- Rest your upper arms on the floor with your elbows bent and the weights above your chest.
- Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight.
- 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
ChestTricepsShoulders
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