Breathing
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
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The Dumbbell Floor Press primarily works the triceps, with the chest and shoulders supporting the movement. It is a powerlifting movement performed with dumbbell.
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Movement instructions
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.
Technique guidance
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same dumbbell setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Dumbbell Floor Press sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Triceps is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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