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Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press
Dumbbell · Horizontal Push · Compound
ChestTriceps Anterior Deltoid
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 8-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- Moderate (5.2 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Lie on the floor holding dumbbells with palms facing each other to spare the shoulders.
- Lower until the backs of your upper arms pause cleanly on the floor.
- Press straight up while keeping your shoulder blades tucked.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
From the RepLogic biomechanical library (177 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.