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Incline dumbbell fly: how to do it

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Incline bench, dumbbells above your chest

  1. Starting position

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

  2. The movement

    Lower the dumbbells out to the sides with slightly bent elbows, then bring them together above your upper 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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