Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly

Description

The dumbbell one arm bench fly performs the flat bench dumbbell fly one arm at a time. While one hand rests on the chest or down at the side, the working arm performs a strict fly with full range. Single-arm work corrects pec imbalances and adds a strong anti-rotation challenge to the core.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly Instructions

  1. Lie on a flat bench with a single dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. Press the dumbbell up over your chest with arm extended.
  3. Place your left hand on your chest or at your side.
  4. Maintain a slight bend in the working elbow.
  5. Lower the dumbbell out to the side in a wide arc.
  6. Continue until you feel a strong stretch in the chest.
  7. Squeeze your chest to bring the dumbbell back over your chest.
  8. Complete reps on one side, then switch arms.

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly Form & Visual

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly Benefits

  • Corrects pec imbalances
  • Strong unilateral chest isolation
  • Adds core anti-rotation challenge
  • Strong stretch on each rep
  • Builds chest size
  • Useful for chest specialization

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Front deltoid

Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly Variations & Alternatives

  • Dumbbell Fly
  • Cable Crossover
  • One Arm Cable Crossover
  • Dumbbell Incline Fly