Dumbbell Chest Flye

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Bench and Dumbbells

STARTING POSITION

Lying on bench with dumbbells in hands.

PROCEDURE

1. Lie backwards bringing the dumbbells out to the side of your body with palms facing in.
2. Your elbows should be in line with your shoulders and your palms should be facing towards each other.
3. Adduct and extend the arms upward and bring the dumbbells together at the top of the movement.
4. Slowly return the arm to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

COACHING KEYS

• Keep the abdominals tight or flexed.
• Keep feet on bench to take the pressure away from the low back and increase the amount of core muscle used.
• Make sure to keep both elbows in line with the shoulders at the bottom portion of the movement.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

In your chest and shoulders.

SKI PURPOSE

Develops chest specific strength.