Lying Floor Fly

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IsolationTargets: Middle chest

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Do chest flyes lying on the floor.

How to Lying Floor Fly

Starting Position

Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.

Proper Form

1. Lie on the floor and stretch your arms to the sides.

2. Perform a chest fly by spreading your arms.

3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when you spread your arms, and exhale when you bring your arms together.

Precautions

Keep your upper body straight.

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Lying Floor Fly

About

How to Lying Floor Fly

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Lying Floor Fly Related Reading

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