10 reps 60 seconds rest then go back to 1a db shoulder press.
Dumbbell floor press reps.
Continue pressing for the specified number of reps.
When performed for sets of 3 5 and 6 15 reps the floor press is a great move.
Now let s review variations that use a landmine apparatus.
At one time lifters attacked the lift with gusto putting up some impressive numbers including george hackenschmidt s 361 pound strict floor press back in 1899.
Every drop on the presses is an extra deadlift and clean just hang on basically.
If you don t have a bench then pretty much any other chest compound exercise you re able to do dumbbell floor press any sort of push up variation band chest press etc would be fine here.
Dumbbell floor presses work best in moderate to high rep ranges more for logistical reasons that anything.
Do 4 circuits in total.
The dumbbell chest press targets the same muscles as the bench press.
Utilizing the floor removes potential strain places on the shoulder joint.
1 minute rest between sets.
Grab dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie flat on your back.
You can also use your free arm to self spot so that if you are unable to complete a rep you can use your non working arm to help you finish your set.
Bend knees with feet firmly planted on floor.
Dumbbell fly dumbbell floor fly or band chest fly choose one 2 sets of 10 15 reps.
Trying to hoist super heavy dumbbells into position is a royal pain in the you know what.
The floor press is the original horizontal barbell press even predating the bench press.
If you lack access to a landmine apparatus.
How to do it.
Like other things in life the hardest part can be getting it up.
Single arm exercises like this floor press variation are a great way to identify and then fix left to right strength imbalances.
That s the basic dumbbell floor press.
With your dumbbells on the floor just outside your feet.
1 dumbbell deadlift 12 reps.
Dumbbells can be easier to locate and handle than a barbell especially for a beginner.