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Single-Arm Dumbbell Floor Press - 1.5 Rep Protocol

Single-Arm Dumbbell Floor Press - 1.5 Rep Protocol is a specialized strength movement targeting the triceps brachii, pectoralis major (sternocostal head), anterior deltoid, and deep core stabilizers resisting rotational torque. The floor limits hyperextension of the glenohumeral joint, safeguarding the anterior capsule, while unilateral loading intensely challenges anti-rotational trunk stabilization. Advanced intensity technique combining a complete range repetition with an immediate half rep at the stretched bottom position, multiplying time under tension.
Legs - Quadriceps
Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
455 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Dumbbell

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  1. 1. Setup & Scapular Bracing: Lie flat on your back on a mat with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in one hand directly above your chest. Retract and depress your scapulae, planting them firmly into the floor, and angle your upper arm at roughly 45 degrees to your torso while bracing your non-working arm.
  2. 2. Full Stroke: Lower to floor contact and press all the way to complete lockout.
  3. 3. Half-Rep Pulse: Immediately lower back down, press halfway up to midpoint, lower down once more, then press to full lockout – completing one single 1.5 repetition.
  4. 4. Breathing & Joint Safety: Inhale deeply as you lower the dumbbell under control, pause for a moment at floor contact without releasing tension, and exhale forcefully as you drive to lockout. Maintain total intra-abdominal pressure and active scapular depression throughout the set.

Physiological Impact

6%
Heart Rate Impact
9%
Muscle Load
7%
Fatigue Level
6%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

Running 400 kcal
Cycling 300 kcal
Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 455 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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