Exercises · chest

Decline Dumbbell Fly

A fly movement on a 45-degree decline bench to isolate the lower chest with dumbbells.

chestpectoralsdumbbellintermediateisolation

Secondary muscles

anterior deltoidsbiceps brachii

How to do it

  1. Set bench to 45-degree decline, secure feet.
  2. Lie back, arms extended above chest, slight bend in elbows.
  3. Lower dumbbells in a wide arc to sides.
  4. Pause at bottom for a stretch.
  5. Return dumbbells to starting position, squeezing chest.

Form cues

  • Arms slightly bent
  • Big arc motion
  • Don't overstretch
  • Squeeze at top

Common mistakes

  • Straightening arms
  • Dropping dumbbells too low
  • Using too much weight
  • Rushing the rep

Breathing

Inhale as you open arms, exhale as you bring weights together.

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