Target Muscle

    Chest

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Fly

    The dumbbell fly is a chest exercise performed lying on a bench, using dumbbells to stretch and contract the pectoral muscles through a wide arc motion.

    Also Works

    Shoulders

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.

    2. 2

      Extend your arms straight up over your chest, with a slight bend in your elbows.

    3. 3

      Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, lower your arms out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment, then reverse the movement and bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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