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dumbbell decline fly

dumbbell decline fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.

Step 2

Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest.

Step 3

Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.

Step 4

Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

shoulders

Primary body parts

chest

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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