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Dumbbell Fly demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Dumbbell Fly

An isolation exercise that stretches and contracts the pectorals through a wide arc of motion.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie flat on a bench with dumbbells held above your chest, palms facing each other.

  2. 02

    With a slight bend in the elbows, lower the dumbbells out to the sides.

  3. 03

    Return to the start by squeezing your chest.

  4. 04

    Repeat.

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