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Dumbbell fly: how to do it

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Dumbbells above your chest

  1. Starting position

    Lie flat with your feet on the floor and hold the dumbbells above your chest with your palms facing each other.

  2. The movement

    Open your arms in a wide arc with slightly bent elbows, then bring the dumbbells together above your chest.

Most common mistake

Don't turn the movement into a press, keep the same slight bend in your elbows throughout.

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