CHEST · DUMBBELL
How to do the dumbbell incline chest fly
The dumbbell incline chest fly trains your chest. Here is how to do it with good form.

Step by step
- Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit at the base of an incline gym bench.
- Place the weights on top of your thighs and lie back slowly.
- Lift the dumbbells over your chest and extend your arms.
- Bring your shoulders back and take a breath.
- Extend your arms to your sides until your elbows are at torso level. Keep your elbows slightly bent.
- Bring your arms in, squeezing your chest, and tap the dumbbells at the top. Exhale.
Muscles worked
| Primary | Chest |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
Sets and reps
| Strength | 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps, 2–3 min rest |
|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, 1–2 min rest |
| Muscular endurance | 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, 30–60 s rest |
Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.
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