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Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly

Target your chest with Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly. Great for definition and strength, one rep at a time!

The Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly Muscles Worked

Primary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Lower Chest (pectoralis minor)

How to do the Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees for stability.

  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip (palm facing inward).

  3. Slightly lean forward at the torso while keeping your back straight and engage your core.

  4. Begin with your working arm slightly bent at the elbow, and the dumbbell held just above hip level.

  5. With a smooth, controlled motion, raise the dumbbell up and across your body toward the opposite shoulder. The focus here is to keep the arm's trajectory as if drawing an arc.

  6. Once the dumbbell is at shoulder level or slightly above, slowly lower it back to the starting position, maintaining the arc-like path.

  7. Complete the desired number of repetitions then switch arms.

Ensure you keep the movement controlled, especially as you lower the weight. Avoid swinging the dumbbell or using momentum, as this can lead to injury and reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.

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Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly work?

The Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly?

Dumbbells.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Dumbbell Single-Arm Low Fly variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Dumbbell Single-Arm Reverse Fly, Dumbbell Chest Fly, Dumbbell Incline Low Fly and Dumbbell Iron Cross.

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