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Dumbbell floor press

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Dumbbell floor press: start of the movement
1 · start
Dumbbell floor press: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
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Primary: chest
Secondary: triceps

Correct technique

  1. 1Lie on your back, knees bent, dumbbells above your chest.
  2. 2Pull your shoulder blades together.
  3. 3Lower until your upper arms lightly touch the floor.
  4. 4Brief pause, then press up.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Dropping onto your elbows without control.
  • ✕Elbows too far from the body.

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