How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the floor press (dumbbell) in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Floor Press (Dumbbell): how to do it and muscles worked

The floor press (dumbbell) mainly works your chest and triceps. You need dumbbells.

Muscles worked

Main

How to do the floor press (dumbbell)

1
Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in each hand at chest height with palms facing forward or each other.
2
Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are fully extended over your chest. Lower until your upper arms lightly touch the floor.
3
Pause briefly at the bottom to kill the momentum, then press up and breathe out. Lower for about two seconds each rep.

Form tip: Keep your wrists straight and your lower back lightly in contact with the floor; do not arch to force the weight up.

Common questions

Which muscles does the floor press (dumbbell) work?: The floor press (dumbbell) mainly works your chest and triceps.
What equipment do I need for the floor press (dumbbell)?: You need dumbbells.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the floor press (dumbbell) in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.