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Exercises

Floor press

Floor press: lying on the mat pressing two dumbbells straight up over the chest
ChestTricepsCue Pause softly at the floor.
  • 2–3sets
  • 8–12reps or time
  • 60 srest between sets

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent, a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Start with your upper arms on the floor, elbows about 45 degrees out.
  3. Press the weights up until your arms are straight.
  4. Lower until your elbows touch the floor.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing the elbows off the floor.
  • Flaring the elbows straight out.
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