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Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Flye with Deep Stretch (Explosive Drive)

Single-arm dumbbell flyes heavily stress the pectoralis major in the stretched position while demanding robust anti-rotational core bracing. Explosive concentric drive trains the neuromuscular system for high rate of force development (RFD) and fast-twitch recruitment.
Legs - Quadriceps
Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
385 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Dumbbell, Adjustable Bench

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  1. 1. Setup & Scapular Stability: Lie supine on a flat or low incline bench holding a dumbbell in one hand above your chest. Anchor the non-working arm to the bench edge, planting both feet firmly on the floor.
  2. 2. Eccentric Lowering: Inhale deeply and lower the dumbbell along a wide arc into a deep stretch, bracing your obliques tightly to prevent any pelvic or torso rotation.
  3. 3. Transition & Protocol Cue: Following controlled eccentric lowering, accelerate upward with maximal kinetic power while locking shoulder stabilization.
  4. 4. Concentric Drive: Exhale and drive the dumbbell back along the arc over your sternum, focusing on forceful horizontal adduction of the working pectoralis.
  5. 5. Breathing and Safety Guidelines: Do not drop the elbow below your active pain-free glenohumeral ROM. Choose a load that allows total bilateral thoracic contact on the bench. Protocol emphasizing maximal concentric acceleration (Rate of Force Development) combined with controlled eccentric braking.

Physiological Impact

7%
Heart Rate Impact
8%
Muscle Load
7%
Fatigue Level
5%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

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