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Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor

Expert Advice

Squeeze the dumbbells together firmly throughout the entire movement to maximize chest engagement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and press them together above your chest with your palms facing each other.
  3. Lower the dumbbells towards your chest while maintaining the squeeze.
  4. Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Chest
Chest50%
Secondary
Shoulders
Shoulders25%
Triceps
Triceps25%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
50%Chest25%Shoulders25%Triceps

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor work?
Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Squeeze Press on Floor is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.