Dumbbell One Arm Floor Fly Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Pectoralis Major
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Chest
Primary Muscle
Pectoralis Major
Secondary Muscles
Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5.5
Alternate Names
Single Arm Fly, One Arm Dumbbell Fly

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell One Arm Floor Fly

  1. Lie on your back on the floor with a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Extend your arm straight up above your shoulder.
  3. Slowly lower the dumbbell out to the side until you feel a stretch in your chest.
  4. Return to the starting position by contracting your chest muscles.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting the weight too quickly.
  • Not controlling the descent of the weight.
  • Overextending the arm at the bottom of the movement.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise on a stability ball for added support.
  • Lower the weight if experiencing discomfort in the shoulders.

Tips

  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbow during the movement.
  • Control the weight and avoid using momentum.
  • Focus on the stretch and contraction of the chest muscles.

Tags

chest
strength
dumbbell
fly
pectorals
upper body

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