How to Do Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly

Dumbbell Incline Twisted 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 Twisted Fly

  1. 01Lie on an incline bench with dumbbells held above the chest, palms facing each other.
  2. 02Lower the weights in a wide arc while simultaneously rotating the palms to face your head.
  3. 03Stop the descent when the dumbbells are level with the shoulders and a full chest stretch is achieved.
  4. 04Reverse the arc to bring the weights back to the start, rotating the palms back to face each other at the top.
  5. 05Maintain a soft bend in the elbows throughout the entire range of motion to protect the joint.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Twisted 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

Rotate the palms slowly during the descent to ensure the rotation occurs at the shoulder joint rather than just the wrists.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly work?

Dumbbell Incline Twisted 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 Twisted Fly correctly?

Lie on an incline bench with dumbbells held above the chest, palms facing each other. Lower the weights in a wide arc while simultaneously rotating the palms to face your head. Stop the descent when the dumbbells are level with the shoulders and a full chest stretch is achieved. Reverse the arc to bring the weights back to the start, rotating the palms back to face each other at the top. Maintain a soft bend in the elbows throughout the entire range of motion to protect the joint.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly?

Rotate the palms slowly during the descent to ensure the rotation occurs at the shoulder joint rather than just the wrists.

Is Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly?

Dumbbell Incline Twisted Fly uses dumbbell.

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