Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back on a bench or the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up and your arms extended straight up above your chest.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells down towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment when the dumbbells are just above your chest.
- Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press Benefits
- Targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and minor
- Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
- Improves upper body strength and muscle definition
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional bench press
- Can be done with a variety of weights and equipment, making it accessible for all fitness levels
- Can be easily modified to target different areas of the chest and triceps
- Helps improve stability and balance by engaging the core muscles
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (chest muscles)
- Triceps brachii (back of upper arm)
- Anterior deltoids (front of shoulders)
- Serratus anterior (muscles along the sides of the chest)
Dumbbell Lying on Floor Chest Press Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
- Dumbbell Decline Chest Press
- Dumbbell Flyes
- Push-ups
- Barbell Bench Press
- Machine Chest Press
