Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press.
The dumbbell alternating floor press is a chest exercise performed lying on the floor, where you press one dumbbell at a time while the opposite arm rests with elbow on the ground. The floor limits the range of motion at the bottom, reducing shoulder strain, while the alternating pattern increases time under tension and core demand.
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The Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.