Chest · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball

The dumbbell fly on exercise ball is a chest exercise that also challenges your core and stability by performing the movement on an unstable surface. It targets the pectorals, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps.

Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball, step by step

  1. Sit on an exercise ball and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Walk your feet forward and roll your body down until your head, neck, and upper back are supported by the ball.
  3. Extend your arms straight up above your chest, palms facing each other.
  4. Bend your elbows slightly and lower your arms out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
  5. Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement and squeeze your chest muscles as you bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Track Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball in SPLYT

Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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