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Fitness
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
The dumbbell incline chest fly targets the upper chest muscles. By lying on an incline bench and lifting dumbbells in a wide arc, it enhances muscle stretch and contraction, promoting chest strength and definition.
Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight
Chest
Dumbbell
1. Setup: Position an incline bench at about a 30-degree angle. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
2. Grip: Lie back on the bench, bringing the dumbbells above your chest with palms facing each other.
3. Starting Position: Engage your core, keep your feet flat on the floor, and position your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.
4. Execution: Lower the dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Bring the dumbbells to chest level.
5. Return: Raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by reversing the motion. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Diagram of the muscles activated:
