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Incline Dumbbell Fly demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Incline Dumbbell Fly

An incline isolation exercise opening dumbbells in a wide arc, stretching and targeting the upper chest.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Biceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie back on an incline bench holding dumbbells above your chest.

  2. 02

    Press the dumbbells up with palms facing each other.

  3. 03

    Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout.

  4. 04

    Lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a chest stretch.

  5. 05

    Squeeze your chest to bring the dumbbells back together.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.