Exercise guide

Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly

The Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly targets the upper chest by moving the arms in a wide arc to emphasize stretch and contraction.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly

  1. 01

    Set an adjustable bench to an incline of about 30 to 45 degrees.

  2. 02

    Lie back holding a dumbbell in each hand above your chest.

  3. 03

    Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  4. 04

    Lower the dumbbells outward in a controlled arc.

  5. 05

    Descend until you feel a stretch in your chest.

  6. 06

    Bring the dumbbells back together over your upper chest.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout
  • Avoid lowering the weights too far
  • Move slowly to maintain tension in the chest
Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly work?

The Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly primarily targets the Chest. Supporting muscles include Shoulders.

Is the Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly a compound or isolation exercise?

The Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly?

You need the following equipment: Dumbbells.

What difficulty level is the Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly?

The Incline Bench Dumbbell Fly is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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