Hyght Dumbbell Fly Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Shoulders, Arms, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Chest Fly, Dumbbell Fly
How to: Hyght Dumbbell Fly
- Start by lying on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand above your chest with your palms facing each other.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the dumbbells out to the sides of your body until your chest feels a stretch.
- Engage your chest and raise the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights that are too heavy, forcing you to use momentum.
- Allowing the weights to drop too low, risking shoulder injury.
- Not engaging the core while performing the exercise.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start if you are unsure of form.
- Perform the exercise on a bench for better support.
Tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows to prevent joint strain.
- Control the weights during both the lifting and lowering phases.
- Do not let your arms drop too far below shoulder level to avoid shoulder discomfort.
Hyght Dumbbell Fly Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
dumbbell
pectorals
upper body
isolation