A FIT30 EXERCISE

Chest Flies

Chest flies, also known as dumbbell flies or chest flies, are a weight-training exercise that targets the muscles of the chest, specifically the pectoralis major.
Chest Flies
HOW TO
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How do I do a Chest Fly?

  1. Lie on your back on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
  2. Extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Bend your elbows slightly, maintaining a slight bend throughout the exercise.
  4. With control, open your arms to the sides, lowering the dumbbells until your chest feels a stretch. Keep a soft bend in your elbows.
  5. Use your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position, squeezing your chest at the top.
TIPS
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What are some tips for a Chest Fly?

  1. Start with a weight that challenges you but allows you to maintain proper form. Gradually increase the weight as your strength improves.
  2. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells, and exhale as you bring them back up. This helps with breath control and stability.
MODIFICATIONS
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How do I modify a Chest Fly?

  • Perform chest flies on the floor instead of a bench, which can provide more stability.
  • Adjust the bench to an incline or decline position to target different areas of the chest.
  • Perform chest flies one arm at a time to focus on each side independently.
  • Perform chest flies while lying on a stability ball to engage core muscles for stability.
  • Use a chest fly machine to control the movement and provide additional support.

What are the benefits of Chest Flies?

Upper Body Strength

Power

Workouts with Chest Flies

A dumbbell30 workout

Sticky Situation

Complete 7 Rounds In 29:55
  • Chest Flies (0:20)
  • Chest Press Legs Extended (0:20)
  • Heel Touches (0:20)
  • Boat Twist (0:20)
  • Rest (0:45)
  • Dumbbell Squats (0:20)
  • Deep Squat Hold (0:20)
  • Heel Touches (0:20)
  • Boat Twist (0:20)
  • Rest (1:00)
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A dumbbell30 workout

Roo'ting For You

Complete 9 Rounds In 28:15
  • Chest Flies (00:15)
  • Chest Press (00:15)
  • Push-Ups (00:15)
  • Rest (00:15)
  • Chest Flies (00:15)
  • Chest Press (00:15)
  • Push-Ups (00:15)
  • Rest (00:15)
  • Squat Thrusts (00:15)
  • Rest (1:00)
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