Floor Press

The Floor Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Dumbbell or barbell bench press performed lying on floor reducing range of motion.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head)
SecondaryPectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie supine on bench. Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head).

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