Weight Training

Dumbbell Fly exercise

A chest isolation exercise using dumbbells to stretch and contract the chest muscles.

Dumbbell Fly exercise demonstration

How to perform Dumbbell Fly

  1. Lie flat on bench with dumbbells at sides above chest.
  2. Keep slight bend in elbows.
  3. Lower dumbbells out to sides in arc motion.
  4. Feel stretch at bottom.
  5. Bring dumbbells back together above chest.
  6. Squeeze chest at top.
  7. Repeat for reps.

Use controlled movement and an appropriate variation for your current ability. Stop if an exercise causes sharp pain, and seek qualified guidance when needed.

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