10 Best Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly Alternatives for Limited Equipment

Ranked Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Dumbbell Incline One Arm Fly

   99% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Advanced
   • Isolation

   It uses the same equipment and still works the pectorals.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Adjust the incline bench to a 30-45 degree angle.
   2. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in one hand, resting it on your thigh.
   3. Lie back on the bench, keeping your feet flat on the ground.
   4. Hold the dumbbell with your arm extended straight up over your chest.
   5. Lower the dumbbell out to the side in a wide arc, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
   6. Pause when your arm is parallel to the ground, then reverse the motion to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   2. Dumbbell One Arm Bench Fly

   99% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Advanced
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in one hand, resting it on top of your thigh.
   2. Lie back on the bench, keeping the dumbbell pressed against your thigh.
   3. Using your free hand, help lift the dumbbell up to the starting position.
   4. Hold the dumbbell directly above your shoulder with your arm extended and palm facing inward.
   5. Lower the dumbbell out to the side in a wide arc, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
   6. Pause when your arm is parallel to the ground, then reverse the movement and bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms and repeat.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   3. One-arm Flat Bench Dumbbell Flye

   98% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   Pick this when you want an easier version that still works the pectorals.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in one hand resting on top of your thigh. The palm of your hand with the dumbbell in it should be at a neutral grip.
   2. By using your thighs to help you get the dumbbell up, clean the dumbbell so that you can hold it in front of you with your lifting arm being fully extended. Remember to maintain a neutral grip with this exercise. Your non lifting hand should be to the side holding the flat bench for better support. This will be your starting position.
   3. Your arm with the weight should have a slight bend on your elbow in order to prevent stress at the biceps tendon. Begin by lowering your arm with the weight in it out in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your chest. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep in mind that throughout the movement, your lifting arm should remain stationary; the movement should only occur at the shoulder joint.
   4. Return your lifting arm back to the starting position as you squeeze your chest muscles and breathe out. Tip: Make sure to use the same arc of motion used to lower the weights.
   5. Hold for a second at the contracted position and repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
   6. Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   4. Dumbbell Incline One Arm Fly On Exercise Ball

   98% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Advanced
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have a stability ball to work with, and it still works the pectorals.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand.
   2. Walk your feet forward and roll your body down until your head, neck, and upper back are supported on the ball.
   3. Hold the dumbbell with your arm extended straight up over your chest, palm facing inwards.
   4. Slowly lower the dumbbell out to the side, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
   5. Pause for a moment when your arm is parallel to the ground.
   6. Engage your chest muscles to bring the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   5. Dumbbell One Arm Chest Fly On Exercise Ball

   98% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Advanced
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand and your feet flat on the ground.
   2. Walk your feet forward, rolling the ball until your upper back is supported on the ball and your head, neck, and shoulders are off the ball.
   3. Extend your arm with the dumbbell straight up above your chest, palm facing inward.
   4. Slowly lower the dumbbell out to the side, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
   5. Pause for a moment when your arm is parallel to the ground.
   6. Engage your chest muscles to bring the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   6. Dumbbell One Arm Fly On Exercise Ball

   98% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Advanced
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand and your feet flat on the ground.
   2. Walk your feet forward and roll your body down until your upper back is resting on the exercise ball.
   3. Extend your arm with the dumbbell straight up above your chest, palm facing inwards.
   4. Slowly lower the dumbbell out to the side, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.
   5. Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   7. Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball

   92% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   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.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   8. Dumbbell Incline Fly On Exercise Ball

   92% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
   2. Sit on an exercise ball and roll forward until your upper back is resting on the incline bench.
   3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest.
   4. Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
   5. Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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   9. Dumbbell Decline Twist Fly

   91% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie down on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips.
   2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended straight up over your chest.
   3. Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
   4. As you lower the dumbbells, twist your wrists so that your palms face forward at the bottom of the movement.
   5. Reverse the motion and bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest muscles at the top.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
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    10. Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist

    91% match

    • Pectorals
    • Dumbbell
    • Intermediate
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.
    2. Extend your arms above you with a slight bend at the elbows.
    3. Now rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing you. Tip: The pinky fingers should be next to each other. This will be your starting position.
    4. As you breathe in, start to slowly lower the arms to the side while keeping the arms extended and while rotating the wrists until the palms of the hand are facing each other. Tip: At the end of the movement the arms will be by your side with the palms facing the ceiling.
    5. As you exhale start to bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position by reversing the motion and rotating the hands so that the pinky fingers are next to each other again. Tip: Keep in mind that the movement will only happen at the shoulder joint and at the wrist. There is no motion that happens at the elbow joint.
    6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Movement: chest fly, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
    • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly
    • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly