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Dumbbell Fly

Outer chest line
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IsolationTargets: Middle chest

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By changing the angle of your arm, you can target upper, lower and middle part of your chest.

How to Dumbbell Fly

Starting Position

1. Lie on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet fixed on the floor.

2. Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing each other and lift them up over your chest.

Proper Form

1. Slightly bend your arms and lower the dumbbells to chest height.

2. Slowly lift the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you bring your arms together, and inhale when you stretch your arms out.

Precautions

1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on your shoulders.

2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to another exercise.

3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.

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