Floor press – how to do it right
On your back, press the dumbbells up over your chest, upper arms touch the floor.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- On your back with feet up.
- Dumbbells over your chest, elbows ~45°.
- Press up – upper arms tap the floor at the bottom.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds. With dumbbells; BLOX remembers your weight.
If something niggles
Don’t fancy the floor? Then do Push-ups instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
Similar exercises
Shoulder pressBrace your core, press dumbbells overheadWide push-upsHands wider than your shoulders, body like a plankWall push-upsHands on the wall, body straight, chest to the wall and backKnee push-upsOn your knees, body straight, chest to the floorEisenhorn shoulder pressPress the bar straight up in front of your head, no arched backEisenhorn bench pressOn your back, press the bar up over your chest