You can also use your free arm to self spot so that if you are unable to complete a rep you can use your non working arm to help you finish your set.
Dumbbell floor press reps.
Single arm exercises like this floor press variation are a great way to identify and then fix left to right strength imbalances.
1 dumbbell deadlift 12 reps.
The floor press is the original horizontal barbell press even predating the bench press.
1 minute rest between sets.
That s the basic dumbbell floor press.
Dumbbell fly dumbbell floor fly or band chest fly choose one 2 sets of 10 15 reps.
Now let s review variations that use a landmine apparatus.
How to do it.
Utilizing the floor removes potential strain places on the shoulder joint.
Dumbbells can be easier to locate and handle than a barbell especially for a beginner.
With your dumbbells on the floor just outside your feet.
Like other things in life the hardest part can be getting it up.
Using dumbbells does allows you the capacity to change the angle of the shoulder and wrist.
The dumbbell chest press targets the same muscles as the bench press.
At one time lifters attacked the lift with gusto putting up some impressive numbers including george hackenschmidt s 361 pound strict floor press back in 1899.
The dumbbell floor press is a shoulder friendly upper body pressing exercise that strengthens the chest shoulders and arms.
Trying to hoist super heavy dumbbells into position is a royal pain in the you know what.
Every drop on the presses is an extra deadlift and clean just hang on basically.
Dumbbell floor presses work best in moderate to high rep ranges more for logistical reasons that anything.
10 reps 60 seconds rest then go back to 1a db shoulder press.
Do 4 circuits in total.
If you lack access to a landmine apparatus.
Grab dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie flat on your back.
Bend knees with feet firmly planted on floor.
When performed for sets of 3 5 and 6 15 reps the floor press is a great move.