10 Best Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball Alternatives for No Exercise Ball

Ranked Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball 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.

1. Best match

   

   1. Bent-arm Dumbbell Pullover

   96% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   Pick this when you want to work the pectorals with less balance to manage.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Place a dumbbell standing up on a flat bench.
   2. Ensuring that the dumbbell stays securely placed at the top of the bench, lie perpendicular to the bench (torso across it as in forming a cross) with only your shoulders lying on the surface. Hips should be below the bench and legs bent with feet firmly on the floor. The head will be off the bench as well.
   3. Grasp the dumbbell with both hands and hold it straight over your chest with a bend in your arms. Both palms should be pressing against the underside one of the sides of the dumbbell. This will be your starting position. Caution: Always ensure that the dumbbell used for this exercise is secure. Using a dumbbell with loose plates can result in the dumbbell falling apart and falling on your face.
   4. While keeping your arms locked in the bent arm position, lower the weight slowly in an arc behind your head while breathing in until you feel a stretch on the chest.
   5. At that point, bring the dumbbell back to the starting position using the arc through which the weight was lowered and exhale as you perform this movement.
   6. Hold the weight on the initial position for a second and repeat the motion for the prescribed number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   2. Barbell Decline Pullover

   94% match

   • Pectorals
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

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

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie down on a decline bench with your head lower than your hips and your feet secured.
   2. Hold the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing away from you) and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
   3. Extend your arms above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
   4. Lower the barbell in an arc motion behind your head, feeling a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
   5. Pause for a moment, then return the barbell to the starting position by reversing the motion.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   3. Dumbbell Decline Twist Fly

   94% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   It uses the same equipment and still works the pectorals.

   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

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   4. Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist

   94% 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

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   5. Dumbbell Fly On Exercise Ball

   94% match

   • Pectorals
   • Stability-ball
   • Intermediate
   • 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 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

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   6. Dumbbell Incline Fly On Exercise Ball

   94% 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

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   7. Dumbbell Decline Fly

   93% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

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

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
   2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest.
   3. Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
   4. Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   8. Dumbbell Fly

   93% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
   2. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, with a slight bend in your elbows.
   3. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, lower your arms out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
   4. Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement and bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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   9. Incline Dumbbell Flyes

   93% match

   • Pectorals
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Hold a dumbbell on 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

   • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
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    10. Dumbbell One Leg Fly On Exercise Ball

    92% match

    • Pectorals
    • Dumbbell
    • Intermediate
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Sit on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
    2. Place one foot on the ground and extend the other leg straight out in front of you.
    3. Lean forward slightly and bring your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
    4. Slowly lower the dumbbells down and out to the sides, feeling a stretch in your chest.
    5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
    6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: pectorals, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
    • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball
    • Balance: harder to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Pullover On Exercise Ball