How to Do Dumbbell Floor Press

Form Cues

1. 1

   Keep elbows at 45 degrees from torso, not flared out

2. 2

   Press through the full range until arms are fully extended

3. 3

   Let your upper arms rest on the floor at the bottom — that's your natural depth limit, no need to force further

4. 4

   Drive dumbbells up and slightly in, finishing over your chest not your shoulders

Common Mistakes

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  Letting elbows flare out to 90 degrees — puts unnecessary stress on the shoulder joint

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  Using so much weight that the shoulder blades lift off the floor — keep them pinned throughout for a stable base

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  Rushing the bottom position — pause briefly where the triceps touch the floor instead of bouncing out of it