How to Properly Do a DUMBBELL FLY | Mind Pump

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  • Learning how to perform Dumbell Fly is important in building a great chest while weightlifting. Dumbbell flyes on a flat bench stretch the chest muscle and give you a great chest workout. Try these out and see your chest grow!
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    Timestamps:
    (0:30) Elbow Position
    (1:45) Points of Contact
    (2:25) Depth
    (3:00) Retract Shoulders
    (3:30) Dumbbell Path
    (3:55) Tempo and Bracing
    (4:15) Common Mistakes
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    Cable crossover and Dumbbell flyes are great chest exercises.

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  • @jdawg93
    @jdawg93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1608

    Me at the Gym:
    "Are the dumbbells lined up at my nipples, bro?"
    Guy at the gym:
    ....................

    • @Tanmay_390
      @Tanmay_390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I will pinch you nippuls 👌🏻👌🏻😖

    • @jdawg93
      @jdawg93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@Tanmay_390 I expected this reply alot sooner smh lol

    • @Stevenlyons777
      @Stevenlyons777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jdawg93 what did tamway say?

    • @maxrunhaar383
      @maxrunhaar383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      plot twist the dots are all niples lined up

    • @jdawg93
      @jdawg93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@maxrunhaar383 LMFAO

  • @aisyin9250
    @aisyin9250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1611

    I never comment on TH-cam but this video is so detailed and it answered the questions I always wonder, but with under 10k views?? It deserve way more

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      aisyin it’s coming ;) We spent more time growing the podcast. TH-cam channel is way behind but getting there

    • @MePorro_
      @MePorro_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@MindPumpTV well it came XD

    • @ClutchFilms
      @ClutchFilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@MePorro_ 120k views now :)

    • @taliayousef6187
      @taliayousef6187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MindPumpTV what's is your podcast so i can follow?

    • @iamapokerface8992
      @iamapokerface8992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      idiot the video just came out nearly 2 years ago

  • @alejandroolvera4190
    @alejandroolvera4190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    This is actually pretty useful. Thank you. Although we may think we know everything, there’s always something new to learn.

    • @yesso4481
      @yesso4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And 9 monts forther, are u still doing those?

    • @chancebustion1295
      @chancebustion1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@yesso4481 why wouldn’t he are they bad

    • @antonjohansson8699
      @antonjohansson8699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your name is missing an "x"

    • @abdulrehmanmir1423
      @abdulrehmanmir1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should we arch in db fly the same way we do in bench press or db press?

    • @langachristina7251
      @langachristina7251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@abdulrehmanmir1423 yes if u were still wondering

  • @jeffw825
    @jeffw825 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Short and concise. No blah blah blah, straight to the point and clear instructions. God level explanation. Thank you, sir!

  • @Somadream89
    @Somadream89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Absolutely love this series, awesome work Adam. Even for someone who's been lifting for years, there are always things we can learn and you do a great job of really breaking it all down. Can't wait to see more!

  • @gtc4189
    @gtc4189 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Key points:
    - Start with a lightweight, as this is an isolation movement.
    - Maintain a fixed position for the joints, keeping a 10-degree bend at the elbow.
    - Avoid moving elbows or wrists during the fly, and instead turn elbows up to maintain wrist alignment with the elbow.
    - Maintain four points of contact on the bench: feet, butt, upper back, and head.
    - Keep elbows under the wrist and maintain a 10-degree bend while slowly contracting and expanding the chest muscles.
    - Avoid rolling shoulders forward as the dumbbells come together, instead keeping shoulders retracted back.
    - Breathe in on the way down and brace with abs and core, breathing out as the dumbbells close.

    • @Durzo1259
      @Durzo1259 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just wondering, I only have heavy dumbbells (22.5 lbs each, heavy for me), would it be a problem if I still used them for dumbbell flies and did fewer reps?

    • @hotbuu10
      @hotbuu10 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Durzo1259 if its too heavy, ur elbows tend to take over and bend more, but if it works then sure

    • @muhammadnurali906
      @muhammadnurali906 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thx bro

  • @cecilfurrii6218
    @cecilfurrii6218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Within 30 seconds of the video I subscribed. Best explanation ever. Newbie weight lifter here and I thank you.

  • @redcardagainstracism6728
    @redcardagainstracism6728 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    The variation of dumbbells is extremely useful for a small person like me th-cam.com/users/postUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 But the dumbbell size being large it's hard to do certain exercises like deadlift ( I have to have my hands and legs a bit wider to accommodate the size of the DB )Otherwise happy with the purchase. No excuse not to lift weight when it's snowing outside.

  • @2oleaves843
    @2oleaves843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks for the very detailed breakdown of this classic move Adam.
    I look foward to more.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Coming soon!

    • @abdulrehmanmir1423
      @abdulrehmanmir1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should we arch in db fly the same way we do in bench press or db press?

  • @healthiswealth4013
    @healthiswealth4013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your video on "skull crushers" with dumbells. Since then I have started following you

  • @Kev1nTheKev1n
    @Kev1nTheKev1n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    thanks dude, i’ve always had garbage form with chest flies

  • @tyberius5615
    @tyberius5615 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I cant believe I've been doing them wrong for a whole year... I always dropped them down because I thought I was putting them on tension and indeed they were under tension but my arms and shoulders were hurting like hell... I thought it would go away, but no. Thank God I watched your video, I tried it immediatly, not dropping the way down , but controlling it. The difference is crazy and finally no pain!!! Thank you so much guys!!

  • @BruinsWingsfan
    @BruinsWingsfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been doing machines for the past year and wanted to start using the free weights your videos helped a lot!! Thank you

  • @meinhendl
    @meinhendl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    fantastic explanation. very helpful. thank you very much !

  • @ravin6830
    @ravin6830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    excellent detail

  • @aldalewis7113
    @aldalewis7113 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the detailed explanation! My shoulder was hurting while doing these because it was rolling my shoulders forward as you mentioned.

  • @mgme7469
    @mgme7469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just listened to the Eight Exercise Combos for Maximum Gains Podcast. I haven't ever done flat bench fly's before always incline. Thanks so much for highlighting the flat bench fly's. Then of course I googled proper form and Adam covers everything perfectly. Thanks guys, you guys are the best! I really appreciate the no bs, no bells and whistles approach to training.

  • @Cordovato
    @Cordovato 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'v been weightlifting for over 20 years and you broke this down in a way that is easy to understand.

  • @DieFlabbergast
    @DieFlabbergast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Millions of guys (and gals) out in the gyms all the world over are doing every damn exercise WRONG! More people should watch more videos like this.

  • @QalaLover
    @QalaLover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a beginner and this was incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @ceciliadelossantos8541
    @ceciliadelossantos8541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't make comments on TH-cam but I came across this video and this was so informative. I shy away from doing weights in the gym unless I'm with my trainer then I'm more comfortable. I'm going to start working out on my own so this morning I figured I had better get out of my comfort zone and try the weights. I played your video and was listening to you while I was doing this exercise making sure I was doing it correctly. I will look for more of your videos to help me while I venture out on my own in the gym! Thank You!

  • @acoruna5421
    @acoruna5421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are straight to the point, no self-promotion crap. Thank you for your good advice.

  • @donovangovender4495
    @donovangovender4495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome
    Very informative

  • @Sunshine-zy7fe
    @Sunshine-zy7fe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @theshooterflynn
    @theshooterflynn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video is so informative and has really helped me any and all questions I had about Dumbbell flies. Man, this exercise really really burns FAST. Thank you so much

  • @silaslizzie43
    @silaslizzie43 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clearest, best description on TH-cam. Thank you!

  • @Salvejohnny93
    @Salvejohnny93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great explanation. Thank you for such clarity!

  • @Blaze-wx8li
    @Blaze-wx8li ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your help!

  • @cheopys
    @cheopys ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great stuff, thanks. I've always done these on a 45° incline, I will try it on a flat bench. I can go up to 85 lbs; at 90 my elbow ligaments become more and more stressed over a few weeks. At 85 the pain goes away. I was away for a year because of COVID and then moving to a new town without a good gym, but I found a better one.

  • @herbv3449
    @herbv3449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly one of the best videos on the movement I could find. Great work

  • @TheFriendlyamoeba
    @TheFriendlyamoeba ปีที่แล้ว

    There's so much junk in the fitness industry. It's so refreshing to find someone that a) is knowledgeable b) able to communicate that effectively.
    Thanks a bunch

  • @rafapd7797
    @rafapd7797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome infos.
    Thanks bro

  • @CassandraAlicante
    @CassandraAlicante ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great explanation!!! I'm gonna feel a lot more confident trying this exercise tomorrow :D

  • @johngray166
    @johngray166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I must say out of all the form videos, Adam seems to explain everything very clearly and easy for anyone to follow, enjoy learning here as a pose to the bigger channels

  • @mufin6930
    @mufin6930 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was about. 45-75degree bend at the bottom of the movement in almost every rep you did. Advice to maintain a ~10degree bend when I started going to the gym caused me to have pain in my shoulders because I didn’t know better to focus on what feels right when I had bad mind muscle connection

    • @paulw5759
      @paulw5759 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      10 degrees is asking for shoulder problems!

  • @mustangpilot6786
    @mustangpilot6786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just wanted to drop in and say I tried your method with these flys and woke up with my entire chest on fire. So, must have did em right... Need to go down to a more manageable weight tho. Thanks for all the help with this!!!

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pablo Lopez HELL YES!

    • @mustangpilot6786
      @mustangpilot6786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MindPumpTV I'll be honest as a newbie performing these routines for the first time in a gym full of people is kinds hard. But it's good to have channels like this that help explain how to do it properly and safely, so again much appreciate the time and detail taken to explain this. Next up on my list of things to learn are compound movement weights like deadlifting and what not.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love it bro!

  • @freshtowels3917
    @freshtowels3917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the no bs approach and the just get into the workout approach. Video is really helpful. Some videos are ten -fifteen long for a simple workout because most it is fluff.

  • @Catastrofius
    @Catastrofius ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You aren't keeping your feet flat. Just giving you a hard time, lol. This video really helped and I immediately subscribed! Thanks.

  • @lauraaltobelli5064
    @lauraaltobelli5064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So helpful. I was having shoulder pain while doing these and it must have been my arm/wrist alignment - made some tweaks that have helped.

  • @enriquenietojr5452
    @enriquenietojr5452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello; Thank you for the detailed explination on doing chest flies, as simple as it is if not done properly you will sooner or later injure yourself.

  • @ivanferrara8235
    @ivanferrara8235 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This man has litteraly the longest arm i've ever seen, their are also big, good work dude.

  • @chrisy941-
    @chrisy941- 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you! my trainer moved away and now i’m on my own at the gym six months into lifting. this was a great tutorial!

  • @pkarap19
    @pkarap19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best instructory video I've seen in a while, thanks man

  • @jorgenbastiaen779
    @jorgenbastiaen779 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had some pain in mi shoulders when i first started the dumbell fly . After looking several times at this video together with mi friends we started to do as explained.
    Really helped me gettin rid of that pain shoulders. Thnx

  • @ChrisMrPeligroBoone
    @ChrisMrPeligroBoone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥 great detail and explanations for every part of this exercise

  • @benmillen5481
    @benmillen5481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This was legit the best video about an exercise tutorial I have ever seen. Very underrated channel and keep it up fellas. Love from Australia!!

  • @lourdesmartin6602
    @lourdesmartin6602 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please, I need more info on how to build my chest...thank you.

  • @GehLekTek
    @GehLekTek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The term "nipple line" sounds stupid but that's how you get people to remember stuff. Good job.

    • @dylanziesing6122
      @dylanziesing6122 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really has nothing to do with memory, if you think nipple line sounds dumb it’s because you’re a noob pretty much.

    • @GehLekTek
      @GehLekTek 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dylanziesing6122 so in your opinion its not important to easily remember points made in an instructive tutorial video and also its only meant for advanced lifters who should already know this?

  • @tectitecom
    @tectitecom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Adam. You're to go-to guy when I want to check and improve my technique.

  • @alexkaplan4474
    @alexkaplan4474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve learned more from Mind Pump than I have throughout all of high school

  • @ebenezersureshworkaccount8947
    @ebenezersureshworkaccount8947 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like how you mentioned that you should do what works for you in regards to how deep you should go.

  • @tracybest5790
    @tracybest5790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a new PT this was very helpful. Subscribed!

  • @snes09
    @snes09 ปีที่แล้ว

    honestly the fixed elbow explanation and demonstration was super helpful. Thanks!

  • @doughuston1595
    @doughuston1595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video on the
    chest fly. Seems I
    have been doing it
    mostly wrong. I am fortunate to have
    found your video
    before hurting my
    shoulders. Worked
    for me first set. I
    believe that not
    flaring but turning
    elbows under, slightly
    bending the arm and
    not going down so far.
    and use lighter weight.
    I would bet 90% of those who see your
    video are doing just
    what I have been doing wrong. Thanks!
    Doug H. FL.

  • @BurgerTx
    @BurgerTx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect form. Great contribution.

  • @chloejohnson2290
    @chloejohnson2290 ปีที่แล้ว

    it’s my first day at a gym tomorrow, your advice is so helpful

  • @kristenconger
    @kristenconger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful! thank you! great workout

  • @ok-ko7vb
    @ok-ko7vb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are arguably the best workout trainer on the internet

  • @kevinmaddog3064
    @kevinmaddog3064 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the info. Perfect video!

  • @Vilutusk
    @Vilutusk ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a brilliant video. Couple of mistakes I was making had put me off dumbbell flys. This fixed them so thank you

  • @lydiavogel7924
    @lydiavogel7924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love this breakdown of cue's! Very clear, very easy to understand and follow. Thank you, I'll be sharing this with my trainers 👌🏼

  • @CharaTheChampion
    @CharaTheChampion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i love this, new subscriber but learning SO MUCH and it really excites me too so ive started building a home gym although at the moment its just a few dumbells and and bench but thank you

  • @wilsonkowira383
    @wilsonkowira383 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice and easy explanation thank you

  • @Satellite215
    @Satellite215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched quite a few videos of workout. But this is the only video that mentions how to breathe while working, which I found very useful. Thanks a lot!

  • @Goiim1974
    @Goiim1974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Good to know, I used to do that squeeze at the end. Going to stop doing that today.

    • @auguxstslol4080
      @auguxstslol4080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey dude! how's your physique going!

  • @seabizkitsngravy
    @seabizkitsngravy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this! Everyone listen to this man. I tore my ac joint in my shoulder due to some of the common mistakes he points out here with this lift.
    Had I seen this video prior to getting into lifting, I would've saved myself from almost two months of recovery and not getting to go to the gym full time

  • @seansullivan7928
    @seansullivan7928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. Very discretion discretion and answers common questions with excellent detail, that doesn't leave you with any vague "what if "

  • @smitty1753
    @smitty1753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful, thank you.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      smitty1 glad you liked!

  • @sharkbait649
    @sharkbait649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extremely detailed and informative!

  • @zackhanson3168
    @zackhanson3168 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much ur very thorough, much detail thx

  • @theFINNISHmonster1
    @theFINNISHmonster1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is a safer way to do this exercise. You shouldnt reach your arms as wide as in this video because it doesnt create any more tension to the pec muscle than if you have your arms bent at the elbow. Plus it is way safer for the shoulder because if you have your arms at a 90 degree angle at the elbow you have way more control when you're at the bottom position. So bring your arms to a 90 degree angle at the elbow and dont flare them to the side so wide. (This info was from Athlean-X channel)

  • @dankety81
    @dankety81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best demonstrated and succinctly explained fitness videos I've ever seen

  • @ProModzCustomz
    @ProModzCustomz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Explained it very well. Will use this today!

  • @fakinoshitakim
    @fakinoshitakim ปีที่แล้ว

    So meticulous and precise. Thank you for offering your insight.

  • @user-ei4fn3mt6q
    @user-ei4fn3mt6q 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Feels pretty useful. I am going to follow this advice.

  • @OE-jy6yt
    @OE-jy6yt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and hopefully this prevents anybody who is watching this from injuring their pec or shoulders.

  • @agardenlovers6648
    @agardenlovers6648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good

  • @jakebuchanan9860
    @jakebuchanan9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    got a lot out of this. Thanks. Always get told to squeeze the chest at the top. Glad you explained that part

  • @tomstranney2234
    @tomstranney2234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant explanation and cues, thanks so much

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you!

  • @nemo5335
    @nemo5335 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i squeeze at the top but i do it differently. if you manipulate your breathing well, you can suck in your chest to get more ROM at the top. i find doing so REALLY activates my chest muscles, even with light weight. then, you hold your breath for a second or two and let the weights come back down. i find that manipulating breathing is VERY helpful for things like this. i do the same with pullovers to get more ROM from them.

  • @mcga10
    @mcga10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job explaining

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @drummergeorge9642
    @drummergeorge9642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you drop the weights after the rep is finished?

  • @peterwright9804
    @peterwright9804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive always brought my shoulders up at the top of this movement… always learning, thanks!

  • @alutopka
    @alutopka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What should be the ideal weight for beginner & advanced level and what is the ideal rep & set number for a beginner & advanced level?

  • @levibenson
    @levibenson ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Adam

  • @drivn4895
    @drivn4895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shoulders stay retracted back. Noted. I completely overlooked this detail for many years! Thank you for confirming this!

  • @gopherstate777
    @gopherstate777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Adam. Lots of good information.

  • @karlino3338
    @karlino3338 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just feel pain in shoulders after doing that exercise

  • @teresakramer3442
    @teresakramer3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most well thought out and thorough video of a DB FlY!

  • @loseinments
    @loseinments 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your channel is just perfect. The way you explain things is very good

  • @FarMoreAccurate
    @FarMoreAccurate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the pointer when the arms are closing-in. I definitely did that before and never noticed that it was poor form and rolling my shoulders inwards..

  • @mr.martineau6977
    @mr.martineau6977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @maxiyzx
    @maxiyzx ปีที่แล้ว

    just a perfect video tnx

  • @crazystrength285
    @crazystrength285 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video I'm going for Incline fly one minute Guinness record in april. Great tips and the best show fellas

  • @shawnmartin6210
    @shawnmartin6210 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like dumbbell just flys. What I discovered is make it quick at the top. Don't pause or slow down when almost touching the dumbbells. In fact just when their about to touch you almost mentally say "no, no touch" and quickly bring them apart. However you can slow back down a little when lowering. It's abiut keeping the tension like a cable chest fly.

  • @timange124
    @timange124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent detail, great video.

  • @pictureperf
    @pictureperf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instant help and verification ! Good stuff, thanks!

  • @Smiley01987
    @Smiley01987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I have been doing this wrong for so long. Best video I've found so far!

  • @anthonybaldwin3751
    @anthonybaldwin3751 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a great video. It doesn’t matter how long we do this it’s always good to check form for maximum performance