dumbbell incline fly
dumbbell incline fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle.
Step 2
Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
Step 3
Lie back on the bench and press the dumbbells up to the starting position, directly above your chest.
Step 4
Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
Step 5
Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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