The Floor Press with dumbbells is a version where you use two separate dumbbells instead of a barbell. This version offers even more benefits for people with shoulder problems than the barbell version, as the dumbbells allow a more natural movement and you can move each arm independently.
Objective of the exercise: As with the barbell floor press, the main objective is the protecting the shoulder by limited movement distance. The dumbbells add important benefits: they allow a more natural arm movement increase (your hands can rotate freely), reduce asymmetries (each arm works equally hard), and require more stabilisation. All this makes the exercise even safer and more effective for shoulder rehabilitation.
Why this exercise for shoulder problems:
When to use this exercise: Ideal for all phases of shoulder rehabilitation, from early rehabilitation (with light dumbbells) to full recovery. Especially suitable for impingement, rotator cuff problems, instability, or when barbell pressing causes pain. Also excellent for correcting asymmetries.
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Easier to pick up than barbell because you can start with lighter weight (even 2-5 kg per dumbbell). More stabilisation required, though.
Starting position:
Downward movement:
Upward movement:
Note:
Primary:
Secondary (more active than barbell):
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