Dumbbell Floor Press

Equipment: Dumbbell

Dumbbell Floor Press

Description

The dumbbell floor press is a great exercise for strengthening your chest and triceps. Here's how to do it:

  1. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, arms extended above your chest.
  2. Lower the dumbbells by bending your elbows until your upper arms touch the floor.
  3. Pause briefly, then press the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  4. Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body throughout the movement.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary Muscles

  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior
  • Triceps Brachii