Dumbbell Floor Press | Form Check

The floor press is an underrated addition to your training routine that can help to build a strong chest and boost your standard bench press, but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly?

For this movement, you shouldn't settle for anything other than perfect form—especially because it's such a killer exercise that can serve as a simple addition to your training plan. Let Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and associate fitness editor Brett Williams guide you through the move's subtleties, saving you from the bad habits that are keeping you from unlocking your fitness potential.

Before you grab a pair of dumbbells, hit the deck, and get to pressing, take note that it's extremely important to pay attention the movement here. Using the proper form is essential to make sure you're getting the most out of the exercise—particularly because the way that you lie on the ground is more complicated than just flopping down.