How to Do Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press is a chest exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press

  1. 01Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. 02Position the elbow at a 45-degree angle from the torso with the tricep resting on the floor.
  3. 03Press the dumbbell vertically until the arm is fully locked out over the chest.
  4. 04Lower the weight until the upper arm makes light contact with the floor.
  5. 05Pause for a split second at the bottom before initiating the next press to eliminate momentum.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the non-working shoulder into the floor to provide a stable platform for the pressing arm.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press work?

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press correctly?

Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Position the elbow at a 45-degree angle from the torso with the tricep resting on the floor. Press the dumbbell vertically until the arm is fully locked out over the chest. Lower the weight until the upper arm makes light contact with the floor. Pause for a split second at the bottom before initiating the next press to eliminate momentum.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press?

Drive the non-working shoulder into the floor to provide a stable platform for the pressing arm.

Is Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press?

Dumbbell One Arm Floor Press uses dumbbell.

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