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.

Dumbbell Incline Chest Fly illustration

Step by step

  1. Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit at the base of an incline gym bench.
  2. Place the weights on top of your thighs and lie back slowly.
  3. Lift the dumbbells over your chest and extend your arms.
  4. Bring your shoulders back and take a breath.
  5. Extend your arms to your sides until your elbows are at torso level. Keep your elbows slightly bent.
  6. Bring your arms in, squeezing your chest, and tap the dumbbells at the top. Exhale.

Muscles worked

PrimaryChest
EquipmentDumbbell

Sets and reps

Strength3–5 sets of 3–6 reps, 2–3 min rest
Muscle growth3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, 1–2 min rest
Muscular endurance2–3 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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