Upper armsDumbbellIntermediate
Dumbbell Floor Press
Lie on the floor and press dumbbells up until they meet. Stop when the upper arms touch the floor, adjusting elbow angle to your focus.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Powerlifting
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
Lay on the floor holding dumbbells in your hands. Your knees can be bent. Begin with the weights fully extended above you.
02 · lower · Key step
Lower the weights until your upper arm comes in contact with the floor. You can tuck your elbows to emphasize triceps size and strength, or to focus on your chest angle your arms to the side.
03 · press
Pause at the bottom, and then bring the weight together at the top by extending through the elbows.
