Strength

Dumbbell Chest Fly

The Dumbbell Chest Fly is a strength-building exercise targeting chest and shoulder muscles. It involves a wide arc motion with dumbbells, emulating a bird's wing flap. It enhances stability, balance and defines your chest and shoulders.
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Dumbbell Chest Fly instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Start by sitting on a flat bench, holding two dumbbells, supporting their weight with your thighs.
2
Raise your legs slightly off the floor and slowly lie back on the bench.
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With the dumbbells still in your hands, extend your arms fully in a spread like a bird with wings.
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Slowly and in a controlled manner bend your elbows slightly and lower the dumbbells to your sides until you feel a stretch in your chest.
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Pause briefly at the bottom, then squeeze your chest muscles together to raise the weights up to the start position. Repeat this for your desired number of reps.
Start by sitting on a flat bench, holding two dumbbells, supporting their weight with your thighs.
Raise your legs slightly off the floor and slowly lie back on the bench.
With the dumbbells still in your hands, extend your arms fully in a spread like a bird with wings.
Slowly and in a controlled manner bend your elbows slightly and lower the dumbbells to your sides until you feel a stretch in your chest.
Pause briefly at the bottom, then squeeze your chest muscles together to raise the weights up to the start position. Repeat this for your desired number of reps.
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