Dumbbell Incline Fly on Exercise Ball
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Position your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart, with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Extend your arms above your chest, holding the dumbbells directly above your shoulders with your palms facing each other.
Slowly lower the dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, until your arms are level with your chest.
Contract your chest muscles to reverse the movement, bringing the dumbbells back to the starting position directly above your chest.
Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, maintaining control of the dumbbells throughout the entire exercise.
Pro Tip
**Avoid Overstretching**: Common mistake beginners make is overstretching at the bottom of the movement. Your arms should be slightly bent at the elbows and not completely straight. Lower the weights out to the sides until you feel a stretch in your chest, but not beyond that point. Overstretching can lead to shoulder injuries. **Controlled Movement**: Slow and controlled movement is key for this exercise. Avoid the temptation to use momentum or to perform the exercise too quickly. The slower and more controlled the movement, the more effective the exercise will be at targeting the chest muscles. **Maintain Alignment**: