How to Do Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press

Dumbbell Single 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 Single Arm Floor Press

  1. 01Lie supine on the floor with the knees bent and the feet flat for stability.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell in one hand with the elbow resting on the floor at a 45-degree angle to the torso.
  3. 03Press the dumbbell toward the ceiling until the arm is fully extended over the shoulder.
  4. 04Lower the weight until the triceps makes light contact with the floor, pausing briefly.
  5. 05Exhale on the press and inhale as the elbow returns to the ground.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Single 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

Press the triceps of the non-working arm into the floor to stabilize the ribcage and prevent the back from arching.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press work?

Dumbbell Single 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 Single Arm Floor Press correctly?

Lie supine on the floor with the knees bent and the feet flat for stability. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with the elbow resting on the floor at a 45-degree angle to the torso. Press the dumbbell toward the ceiling until the arm is fully extended over the shoulder. Lower the weight until the triceps makes light contact with the floor, pausing briefly. Exhale on the press and inhale as the elbow returns to the ground.

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

Press the triceps of the non-working arm into the floor to stabilize the ribcage and prevent the back from arching.

Is Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press suitable for beginners?

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

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

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press uses dumbbell.

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