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Dumbbell Floor Press
A dumbbell press performed lying on the floor, restricting the range of motion for joint-friendly pressing.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
- Press the dumbbells upward until arms are extended.
- Lower under control until elbows touch the floor.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- The floor limits shoulder strain at the bottom.
- Keep wrists stacked over elbows.