Dumbbell Floor Press

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

triceps

Secondary Muscles:

chest shoulders

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Dumbbell Floor Press exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Dumbbell Floor Press exercise

Description:

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

Exercise Information

Category: powerlifting
Equipment: dumbbell
Level: intermediate
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound