Dumbbell Floor Press
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the triceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Dumbbell Floor Press
- 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Dumbbell Floor Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Floor Press
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Floor Press with Chains
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the triceps, using a barbell.
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Bench Press - Powerlifting
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Board Press
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Reverse Band Bench Press
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Bench Press with Chains
An advanced compound powerlifting exercise that works the triceps, using a barbell.
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One Arm Floor Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the triceps, using a barbell.
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Pin Presses
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the triceps, using a barbell.
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Chain Handle Extension
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Bench Press
The bench press is the most popular upper body exercise for building chest strength and muscle mass. It's a compound movement that also develops the triceps and anterior deltoids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do dumbbell floor press work?
Dumbbell Floor Press primarily works the triceps. The chest and shoulders assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for dumbbell floor press?
Dumbbell Floor Press uses dumbbells.
Dumbbell Floor Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Floor Press is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of dumbbell floor press?
Floor Press, Floor Press with Chains, Bench Press - Powerlifting train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my dumbbell floor press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; dumbbell floor press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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