Dumbbell Floor Press

Dumbbell Floor Press demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Lay on the floor holding dumbbells in your hands. Your knees can be bent. Begin with the weights fully extended above you.
2. 2Lower 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.
3. 3Pause at the bottom, and then bring the weight together at the top by extending through the elbows.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently