Floor Press (Dumbbell) demonstration

Floor Press (Dumbbell)

Learn how to do the Floor Press (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Floor Press (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.

  2. 2

    Hold the dumbbells at chest level with your palms facing forward and upper arms resting on the floor.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back until your upper arms touch the floor and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions