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Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press
Muscles involved
The dumbbell floor press shortens the range of a bench press. It builds chest and triceps strength at home.
How to do it
- 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°.
- Inhale, inflating your chest, and as you exhale, push the dumbbells upward using mainly the pectoral.
- In the top position, hold for one second, compressing your chest, without overextending your elbows or bringing the dumbbells together.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly and controllably as you inhale, taking longer on the descent than on the ascent.
Equipment required
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.
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Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major clavicular head, Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii.
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