Dumbbell Flys - Tips, Pics, and Videos
Exercise: Dumbbell Flys
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked:
Equipment: Dumbbell
Type of Exercise: Isolation
Welcome to the full guide on how to perform Dumbbell Flys from Built Fit. Below you will learn how to perfect your form and technique for this exercise. Be sure to read the information on how to start and perform the exercise and then view the images and video to see it in action. Built Fit stresses the importance on perfecting the form of Dumbbell Flys before you begin adding additional weight.
Starting Position: Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Move to the lying down position as you move the dumbbells above your chest. Hold the dumbbells together above your chest with your arms extended and palms facing each other. Your feet should be firmly planted on the ground.
Performing the Exercise: Lower the dumbbells with and arc motion as you extend your arms outward with a slight bend in your arms. At the lowest point your upper arms will be parallel to the ground. Slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position.
What not to do:
- Do not lift your feet up from the ground
Tips
- Keep your bottom on the bench
- Keep your shoulders on the bench
- Do the full range of motion on each rep focusing on using your chest muscles and not your arm muscles
Dumbbell Flys Pictures
