Dumbbell Floor Press

Powerlifting · Intermediate · Triceps

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Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary
Chest, Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles worked

Triceps

Also works: Chest, Shoulders

How to do itDumbbell Floor Press

  1. 1Lay on the floor holding dumbbells in your hands. Your knees can be bent. Begin with the weights fully extended above you.
  2. 2Lower 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.
  3. 3Pause at the bottom, and then bring the weight together at the top by extending through the elbows.

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