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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
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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