Dumbbell Floor Press starting positionDumbbell Floor Press end position

Form guide

How to Do Dumbbell Floor Press

Bench press alternative on the floor that is easy on the shoulders.

Level
Beginner
Equipment
Dumbbells
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Chest
Triceps

Step by step

  1. 1Lie on your back with knees bent and dumbbells over your chest.
  2. 2Lower until your upper arms touch the floor.
  3. 3Press the weights back up over your chest.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing the elbows off the floor.
  • Flaring the elbows to 90 degrees.

Alternatives

Put it to work

Routines with Dumbbell Floor Press