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.
Dumbbell floor press reps.
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.
The floor press is the original horizontal barbell press even predating the bench press.
10 reps 60 seconds rest then go back to 1a db shoulder press.
How to do it.
Using dumbbells does allows you the capacity to change the angle of the shoulder and wrist.
Every drop on the presses is an extra deadlift and clean just hang on basically.
Trying to hoist super heavy dumbbells into position is a royal pain in the you know what.
Bend knees with feet firmly planted on floor.
Dumbbell fly dumbbell floor fly or band chest fly choose one 2 sets of 10 15 reps.
Dumbbell floor presses work best in moderate to high rep ranges more for logistical reasons that anything.
Now let s review variations that use a landmine apparatus.
If you lack access to a landmine apparatus.
1 dumbbell deadlift 12 reps.
Continue pressing for the specified number of reps.
The dumbbell floor press is a shoulder friendly upper body pressing exercise that strengthens the chest shoulders and arms.
1 minute rest between sets.
With your dumbbells on the floor just outside your feet.
That s the basic dumbbell floor press.
Grab dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie flat on your back.
Dumbbells can be easier to locate and handle than a barbell especially for a beginner.
Finally drop one of the weights and sit holding the other dumbbell in front of your chest legs in front.
The dumbbell chest press targets the same muscles as the bench press.
Do 4 circuits in total.
When performed for sets of 3 5 and 6 15 reps the floor press is a great move.
Utilizing the floor removes potential strain places on the shoulder joint.