09/24/2026
ATHLETES — SAVE THIS EXERCISE!
Single-Arm Dumbbell Neutral-Grip Floor Press
This is more than just a chest exercise. It’s a great way to build upper-body strength, stability, and control that can transfer to athletic performance.
WHY ATHLETES SHOULD USE IT:
✅ Unilateral strength — Train each side independently and help address strength imbalances.
✅ Core stability — The single-arm load forces your core to resist rotation and keep your body stable.
✅ Shoulder-friendly pressing — The neutral grip allows for a more natural shoulder position while pressing.
✅ Upper-body strength — Builds the chest, triceps, and anterior shoulder while limiting excessive shoulder extension.
✅ Improved control — Forces athletes to control the dumbbell through the entire movement.
✅ Athletic carryover — Developing the ability to produce force while maintaining stability is important across a variety of sports.
💪🏼COACHING TIP: Keep your shoulder blade controlled, brace your core, and avoid letting your torso rotate toward the working side.
SAVE THIS EXERCISE and put the single-arm dumbbell neutral-grip floor press into your training program.
Train with purpose.
Get stronger. Move better. Perform better.
— Coach Imbriani
Determined Sports Performance
