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Dumbbell Floor Press
A chest press lying on the floor, where the floor limits how far your elbows travel, which many people find easier on the shoulders.
Demo by Maya, an AI coach.
- Works
- chest, triceps; also shoulders
- Kit
- Dumbbell, Mat
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Sit on a mat with a dumbbell resting on each thigh, then lie back with your knees bent and feet flat, bringing the dumbbells to your chest. Press them up above your chest with straight arms, palms facing your feet or each other.
While you move
- Lower until your elbows touch down
- Elbows at about 45 degrees
- Pause, then press up
- Wrists stacked over elbows
Avoid
- Bouncing your elbows off the floor
- Letting your elbows flare out to 90 degrees
- Letting the dumbbells drift over your face
Take care if you have trouble with lying on your back (later pregnancy).