Cable Crossover Single Arm
Chest·Cable Machine·Intermediate
Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP)
Dumbbell Chest Flyes isolate the chest by emphasizing a wide, controlled arc through the shoulders. By keeping a slight bend in your elbows and focusing on squeezing at the top, you place constant tension on the pecs—making this a go-to movement for building chest definition and control without relying on heavy pressing. Think of it as a stretch-and-squeeze exercise for sculpting your chest.
Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
Sculpt
How to
How to do the Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP)
- 01
Lie flat on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest with palms facing each other.
- 02
Plant your feet firmly on the floor and brace your core.
- 03
With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the dumbbells out wide in a slow arc.
- 04
Descend until you feel a deep stretch across your chest.
- 05
Bring the dumbbells back together over your chest by squeezing your pecs.
- 06
Pause briefly at the top without letting the dumbbells touch.
Performance tips
Cues that matter
- Keep a consistent bend to protect your joints.
- Don’t rush the lowering phase.
- Think about hugging a barrel, not pushing weight up.
Common questions
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP) work?
The Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP) primarily targets the Chest.
Is the Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP) a compound or isolation exercise?
The Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP) is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP)?
You need the following equipment: Flat Bench, Cable Machine, Dumbbells.
What difficulty level is the Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP)?
The Dumbbell Chest Fly (NEED TO ADD PECS TO MUSCLE GROUP) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.
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