The Dumbbell Floor Press is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It is a variation of the traditional dumbbell bench press but is performed lying on the floor instead of a bench. The floor press is particularly useful for those who may have shoulder issues or limited range of motion, as it can be a safer alternative while still providing an effective upper body workout.
Let's start by lying on the floor. Grab your dumbbells, have your arms fully extended above your chest and your palms facing each other.
This is the starting position.
From here, lower one of your hands down, so your elbow is in line with your shoulder with a 90 degree bend. Then, bring the weight carefully back up to the starting position. Repeat on the other arm. Once you have done both arms, you have done one repetition, now repeat for the desired amount.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.