Dumbbell floor press
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Elbows at 45°, touch the floor softly
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Triceps, Shoulders
How to do it
- Lie on the floor with knees bent and a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
- Press up until your arms are straight.
- Lower until your upper arms touch the floor softly, then press again.
Common mistakes
- Dropping your elbows onto the floor.
- Flaring your elbows to 90° from your torso.
Tips
- The home option without a bench: the floor limits the range and protects the shoulder.
- Keep your elbows at about 45° from your body.