Floor press question
paprad
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I have access to a bench without a rack, so my options are to either to go ahead and use the bench with dumbbells or do the floor press. I started with the former and am now more inclined to do the floor press, after reading that it can be safer for the shoulder (I had a rotator cuff injury last year)
My doubt is : as the dumbbells get heavier, how does one heft the dumbbell on the side without injury?
I found this one link which showed how to manage the dumbbells (and advocates single arm unilateral presses) - wondered if any of you using dumbbells has a suggestion for this? In bench press the option is to place the dumbbell on the knees and use those to propel back and forward but it seems not so smooth when lying on the floor - probably less leverage?
My doubt is : as the dumbbells get heavier, how does one heft the dumbbell on the side without injury?
I found this one link which showed how to manage the dumbbells (and advocates single arm unilateral presses) - wondered if any of you using dumbbells has a suggestion for this? In bench press the option is to place the dumbbell on the knees and use those to propel back and forward but it seems not so smooth when lying on the floor - probably less leverage?
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My iPad isn't cooperating in copying the link, but I found a short YouTube video that shows something similar to what I do. Search on "dumbbell floor press scotthermanfitness" and you should find it. I haven't needed to actually use my knees like this yet, but it seems like a good method to me.
As for preventing injuries, make sure you are cleared for this by your doctor and listen carefully to what your body tells you. If à movement doesn't feel "right", stop!0 -
Thanks, I'll check it out0
