Forget push-ups – build a bigger chest with this fast dumbbell floor workout

ActiveWorkoutsForget push-ups – build a bigger chest with this fast dumbbell floor workoutFour moves and 20 minutes is all you needWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Four moves and 20 minutes is all you need

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Man doing dumbbell chest press on the floor

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Push-ups are a greatstrength exercisefor developing bigger pecs and arms. But despite using just your bodyweight, they’re not the easiest to master as they require a great amount of strength in your arms and core. If you’re struggling to perfect them, don’t worry, this four-move workout offers some alternative, and arguably easier, exercises. Just go grab apair of dumbbellsand an exercise mat.

You may not realise it, but your chest muscles are one of the largest in your upper body and you actually use them for a lot of everyday movements, including lifting, pushing and squeezing. According toNorthside Hospital, strong chest muscles can enhance your posture, improve breathing, as well as lift and support the breast, therefore it’s important women do these, as well as men.

This workout is completed entirely on the floor, so make sure you have something comfortable beneath you, at the very least a towel. You’ll pick four out of the five exercises and you’re going to complete each one for 10 to 12 reps (on each side if it’s an alternating exercise). You’ll be doing four rounds of the workout in total. Opt for a medium-weight set of dumbbells and nothing that’s too heavy, as you’ve got quite a few reps to get through! Here’s your workout:

We hope you enjoyed that and preferred it to doing loads of push-ups. If you’re looking for another chest workout, we’ve gottwo bodyweight workouts that will grow your pecsand will take just 10 minutes. However, don’t forget to also work your back (try thisdumbbell back workout) to assist with your balance and posture.

Also, if you don’t own a pair of dumbbells, why not invest in one of these bestadjustable dumbbellinstead? You’ll have to do the exercises separately on each side, but they take up less room than lots of sets of dumbbells and many offer a great weight range, from 2kg to 25kg, which can save you money in the long run.

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