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Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist

How to do the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Step by step

How to do the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist

  1. 1

    Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms above you with a slight bend at the elbows.

  3. 3

    Now rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing you. Tip: The pinky fingers should be next to each other. This will be your starting position.

  4. 4

    As you breathe in, start to slowly lower the arms to the side while keeping the arms extended and while rotating the wrists until the palms of the hand are facing each other. Tip: At the end of the movement the arms will be by your side with the palms facing the ceiling.

  5. 5

    As you exhale start to bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position by reversing the motion and rotating the hands so that the pinky fingers are next to each other again. Tip: Keep in mind that the movement will only happen at the shoulder joint and at the wrist. There is no motion that happens at the elbow joint.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist: common questions

What muscles does the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist work?

The Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders as supporting muscles.

Is the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist?

To do the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist you'll need a dumbbell.

Is the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist a compound or isolation exercise?

The Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist with correct form?

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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