Feet Up Alternating DB Bench Press

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The feet up alternating dumbbell bench press offers a powerful solution for lifters experiencing lower back discomfort during traditional bench pressing by elevating the feet to create a neutral spine position that eliminates excessive lumbar extension. This variation not only protects your lower back but simultaneously increases your pressing range of motion and challenges your thoracic spine rotation and core stability in ways that standard bench pressing cannot match. Learn the proper setup, execution techniques, and programming strategies to implement this shoulder-friendly, back-safe pressing variation that builds serious chest strength while keeping your spine happy and healthy.

DB Bench Floor Press

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The dumbbell bench floor press using an elevated setup solves the biggest challenge with traditional floor pressing by letting you handle heavy dumbbells without the awkward struggle of getting into position on the ground. This variation delivers all the lockout strength and shoulder-friendly benefits of regular floor presses while using your normal bench press setup, making it perfect for solo training sessions when you need to push serious weight. Whether you’re a powerlifter building lockout power or someone managing shoulder issues who still wants effective pressing volume, this practical setup hack transforms floor press work from frustratingly limited to genuinely productive.

90-90 Alternating Neutral Grip DB Floor Press

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The 90-90 alternating neutral grip dumbbell floor press combines upper body strength training with powerful corrective benefits, making it perfect for anyone dealing with lower back pain, anterior pelvic tilt, or shoulder issues. This unique exercise teaches your body to maintain proper spinal alignment while building chest, shoulder, and tricep strength, effectively retraining movement patterns that traditional pressing exercises often reinforce incorrectly. By positioning your body in the specialized 90-90 setup, you’ll activate your hamstrings and core while performing shoulder-friendly pressing movements that address postural dysfunctions common in today’s sedentary lifestyle.

Swiss Bar Overhead Press (Military Press) From Pins

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Discover the Swiss Bar Overhead Press from Pins, a shoulder-friendly pressing variation that builds explosive strength and power from a dead stop position. This comprehensive guide breaks down proper form, grip options, and programming strategies for this versatile exercise that combines the benefits of neutral grip pressing with pin work for both shoulder health and strength development.