How to Do Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow 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 From Close Elbow

  1. 01Lie flat on your back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. 02Position the working elbow tight against the side of the ribs with the forearm perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 03Press the dumbbell straight up toward the ceiling until the arm is fully locked out.
  4. 04Lower the weight until the back of the upper arm touches the floor gently.
  5. 05Keep the wrist stacked directly over the elbow throughout the entire pressing motion.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow

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

Push the non-working arm into the floor to create total body tension and prevent the torso from tilting.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow work?

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow 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 From Close Elbow correctly?

Lie flat on your back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Position the working elbow tight against the side of the ribs with the forearm perpendicular to the floor. Press the dumbbell straight up toward the ceiling until the arm is fully locked out. Lower the weight until the back of the upper arm touches the floor gently. Keep the wrist stacked directly over the elbow throughout the entire pressing motion.

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

Push the non-working arm into the floor to create total body tension and prevent the torso from tilting.

Is Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow suitable for beginners?

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

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

Dumbbell Single Arm Floor Press From Close Elbow uses dumbbell.

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