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Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press

Muscles involved

The dumbbell lying on floor chest press offers an exceptionally safe setup to build chest strength and muscle volume. To progress successfully from lighter weights to heavier loads, prioritize flawless technique before adding extra resistance on your dumbbells. Start light to feel your chest contracting as you press upward, making sure your triceps rest briefly on the floor on each repetition without bouncing. As you gradually increase the load over time, maintain shoulders set firmly and avoid clanking the weights together at the top. This step-by-step approach ensures progressive overload for your chest while preserving perfect joint mechanics.

How to do it

1. Lie on your back on the floor with your back slightly arched and hold the dumbbells on each side of your chest with palms facing forward and elbows at 90°. 2. Inhale, inflating your chest, and as you exhale, push the dumbbells upward using mainly the pectoral. 3. In the top position, hold for one second, compressing your chest, without overextending your elbows or bringing the dumbbells together. 4. Lower the dumbbells slowly and controllably as you inhale, taking longer on the descent than on the ascent.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

Tips

- Keep your back slightly arched for better pectoral activation. - Push the dumbbells using your chest, not your shoulders. - Lower controllably, taking longer on the descent than on the ascent.