Lying Fly

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

With your feet flat on the floor, extend your arms above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows to prevent strain.

2

Slowly lower the dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc as far as is comfortable, keeping your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement.

3

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then use your chest muscles to reverse the motion and bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position.

4

Repeat the exercise for the desired number of reps, ensuring to maintain control of the weights and moving in a slow, controlled manner.

Pro Tip

**Controlled Movement**: Slowly lower the weights in a wide arc until they are level with your chest. Ensure your arms remain slightly bent to avoid straining your elbows. The key to this exercise is the control - avoid letting the weights drop quickly. **Avoid Locking Your Elbows**: One common mistake is locking your elbows when you extend your arms. This can put unnecessary strain on your joints and lead to injury. Always keep a slight bend in your elbows to protect them. **Maintain Constant Tension**: To get the most out of the lying fly, you should aim to maintain constant tension in your chest muscles. This means