Moves/DB Floor Press

DB Floor Press

ID: 720

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Exercise Type:
Upper Push
Contraindications:
None
Equipment:
Dumbbell
Applicability:
Group
Superset?:
Yes
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Lock out fully at the top but avoid hyperextending the elbow joint.
  2. 2. Exhale on the press, inhale on the way down.
  3. 3. Stack wrists directly over elbows at the start to protect the joint.

Regression:

Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.

Progression:

Add a loaded vest or belt to increase total resistance without changing the movement pattern.

Common Problems:

Elbows flaring wide — keep at 45 degrees from the torso to protect the shoulder. Arching lower back — engage abs and glutes.