Dumbbell fly
A isolation exercise for the chest, with help from the front delts. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.
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How to do it
- Setup: Arms over the chest with a slight bend in the elbows.
- Open wide like hugging a barrel
- Stop at a strong stretch
- Squeeze the chest to close
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