How to Do Dumbbell Incline Fly

Dumbbell Incline Fly is a chest exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Fly

  1. 01Lie on a bench set to a 30 to 45 degree incline, holding dumbbells directly over the chest with palms facing.
  2. 02Lower the weights in a wide arc until a stretch is felt in the upper chest.
  3. 03Contract the pecs to bring the dumbbells back together, following the same wide arc path.
  4. 04Exhale as the weights meet at the top, avoiding letting them touch to keep tension on the muscle.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Fly

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a soft bend in the elbows to protect the joint while focusing on the stretch across the sternum.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Fly questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Fly work?

Dumbbell Incline Fly is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Fly correctly?

Lie on a bench set to a 30 to 45 degree incline, holding dumbbells directly over the chest with palms facing. Lower the weights in a wide arc until a stretch is felt in the upper chest. Contract the pecs to bring the dumbbells back together, following the same wide arc path. Exhale as the weights meet at the top, avoiding letting them touch to keep tension on the muscle.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Fly?

Maintain a soft bend in the elbows to protect the joint while focusing on the stretch across the sternum.

Is Dumbbell Incline Fly suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Fly is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Fly?

Dumbbell Incline Fly uses dumbbell.

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