Flye - Dumbbell Reverse Grip

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Chest Strength Dumbbell Fitness Ball Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise the action of the pecs pulling across the chest.

Benefits: This exercise works the section of the pecs long the sternum

Lie on the floor with your legs on a fitness ball. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing outward. Your elbows should be slightly bent and the dumbbells should be above your chest almost touching each other. This is your starting position. Slowly lower the dumbbells in an arc until they are out at your sides, but not touching the floor. Inhale during this movement. Keep your elbows slightly bent. Bring the dumbbells in an arc towards each other above your chest. Your arms should rotate upwards and your shoulders should hunch forward and up. Maintain a constant slight bend in the elbows. When the dumbbells touch, your arms should be pointed straight up, palms away from each other. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The chest is composed of the Pectoralis Major and the Pectoralis Minor. The Pec Major attaches to the upper arm and pulls the upper arm across the chest. The Pec Minor lies mostly underneath the Pec Major and draws the shoulder blade down and forward.

Step 1

Lie on the floor with your feet on a fitness ball, holding dumbbells above your head, palms outward, elbows slightly bent.

flye-dumbbell-reverse-grip-step-0

Lie on the floor with your legs on a fitness ball. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing outward. Your elbows should be slightly bent and the dumbbells should be above your chest almost touching each other. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Slowly lower the dumbbells in an arc to your sides.

flye-dumbbell-reverse-grip-step-1

Slowly lower the dumbbells in an arc until they are out at your sides, but not touching the floor. Inhale during this movement. Keep your elbows slightly bent.

Step 3

Raise the dumbbells in an arc towards each other above your chest, arms slightly bent.

flye-dumbbell-reverse-grip-step-2

Bring the dumbbells in an arc towards each other above your chest. Your arms should rotate upwards and your shoulders should hunch forward and up. Maintain a constant slight bend in the elbows. When the dumbbells touch, your arms should be pointed straight up, palms away from each other. Exhale during this movement.