Arms·Dumbbell·Compound
Dumbbell Floor Press
Triceps · Dumbbell
Intermediate
Body Part
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Dumbbell Floor Press is an intermediate dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Triceps.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Dumbbell Floor Press
- 1Lay on the floor holding dumbbells in your hands. Your knees can be bent. Begin with the weights fully extended above you.
- 2Lower the weights until your upper arm comes in contact with the floor. You can tuck your elbows to emphasize triceps size and strength, or to focus on your chest angle your arms to the side.
- 3Pause at the bottom, and then bring the weight together at the top by extending through the elbows.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written