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Dumbbell floor press: how to do it with good form

The dumbbell floor press trains chest and arms without a bench — the floor limits the range and spares the shoulders.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on the floor, knees bent, a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. 2

    Hold the dumbbells above your chest with straight arms.

  3. 3

    Lower until your upper arms touch the floor, elbows about 45 degrees from your body.

  4. 4

    Press up until your arms are straight again.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing the elbows off the floor.
  • Elbows flared straight out to the sides.
  • Dumbbells drifting apart at the top.

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