Dumbbell Flys

Dumbbell Flys

Lie flat on a narrow bench to allow free movement of your shoulders. Hold the dumbbells with your arms extended and your elbows slightly bent to lessen the stress on the joint:

- Inhale, the lower the dumbbells until your elbows are at shoulder height

- Raise the dumbbells back up while exhaling

- Perform a short isometric contraction at the end of the movement to place more focus on the upper pectorals

This exercise should never be performed with heavy weight. It isolates the pectoralis major and is an excellent movement for improving flexibility.