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dumbbell side plank with rear fly

dumbbell side plank with rear fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.

Step 2

Place your forearm on the ground directly below your shoulder, keeping your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.

Step 3

Hold a dumbbell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight down towards the ground.

Step 4

Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your heels.

Step 5

While maintaining the side plank position, lift the dumbbell up towards the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Step 6

Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

upper back

Secondary muscles

shoulderscore

Primary body parts

back

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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