Triceps
Dumbbell Floor Press


A press performed while lying on the floor, where your upper arms stop at the ground, putting extra focus on the triceps and lockout.
Energy burned
≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.9 kcal/min
Estimate range 17–28 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked10 %
Effort during a set6.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bring them to chest height with your elbows resting on the floor.
- 3Press the dumbbells up so your arms are straight above your chest.
How to perform
- 1Lower the dumbbells slowly until your upper arms lightly touch the floor.
- 2Pause briefly without relaxing your shoulders.
- 3Press the dumbbells back up until your arms are fully straight.
- 4Keep your wrists straight and your forearms vertical throughout.


















