Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press
The Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press
Lie flat on your back on the floor holding a single dumbbell with a neutral hammer grip and lift your straight legs slightly off the ground.
Engage your core to press your lower back firmly into the floor and place your free hand lightly on your stomach for balance.
Press the dumbbell straight up toward the ceiling until your arm is fully extended above your chest.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back down until your upper arm rests gently on the floor before repeating.
Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press work?
The Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Floor Lying Single-Arm Hammer Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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