Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back on the floor with a dumbbell in one hand.
  • 2Contract your chest muscles to press the dumbbell straight up until your arm is fully extended.
  • 3Pause momentarily at the top.
  • 4Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions, and then switch to the other arm.

Tips:

  • Keep your shoulder blades pressed against the ground during the movement.
  • Avoid arching your back off the floor.
  • Ensure your waist remains flat on the floor.
  • Squeeze your chest muscles at the top of the press.

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs