How to do a dumbbell floor press

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

A chest press lying on the floor — a joint-friendly way to build the chest and triceps with dumbbells.

How to do it

1Lie on your back, dumbbells at your chest
2Press straight up until your arms are almost locked
3Lower until your elbows lightly touch the floor

Common mistakes

×Flaring your elbows straight out
×Bouncing your elbows off the floor

Muscles worked

Chest Triceps

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