Dumbbell fly on exercise ball
The dumbbell fly on an exercise ball is a chest exercise that also engages the core and stabilizing muscles. By performing the fly on an unstable surface like an exercise ball, you increase the demand on your stabilizing muscles, making it a more challenging variation of the traditional dumbbell fly.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability on the exercise ball.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly to increase time under tension.
- Avoid letting the dumbbells go below shoulder level to protect your shoulders.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- poor balance
Also known as
Croci con manubri su fitball, dumbbell fly, exercise ball fly, chest fly, croci con manubri, fitball fly