Dumbbell chest fly
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Arc down to a chest stretch without locking the elbows
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
How to do it
- Lie with the dumbbells up and elbows slightly bent.
- Open the arms in an arc until you feel a chest stretch.
- Bring the dumbbells back together at the top, squeezing the chest.
Common mistakes
- Over-stretching and straining the shoulder.
- Turning it into a press by bending the elbow too much.
Tips
- Imagine hugging a tree.
- Keep the elbow fixed at a slight angle throughout.