Hey guys,
Just settling down after a nice, long post workout shower. I’m pooped from Two A Day Tuesday! But the bf had dinner ready and waiting for me when I got home, which is always nice. On our plates tonight? Apple Topped Pork Chops with feta asparagus on the side. Yummy.
Before I hit the hay, just wanted to get this week’s Move of the Week post up. So here’s a new move for you guys!
Incline Dumbbell Chest Flies
Main muscle target: Pectoralis Major, aka your chest.
Step 1
Grasp two dumbbells, and lie supine on an inclined bench. You want to support the weights above your upper chest, with palms facing in arms slightly bent.
Step 2
Lower the dumbbells out to the sides of your shoulders, making sure to keep the elbows fixed in slightly bent position.
Not my prettiest picture. At least I shaved my pits?
Step 3
Once you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders, bring the dumbbells back together above the upper chest. This should mimic a hugging motion.
Repeat for prescribed number of reps and sets. If you want an example of how these can be used in a workout, click over to this morning’s post to see the circuit workout I did yesterday that included these.
And for those wondering the difference between flies done on a flat bench versus an incline bench? Incline dumbbell flies target the upper pecs, but they place more emphasis on the inner part — just different muscle fibers.
Do you prefer using body weight, free weights, or machines to work your chest?
Time to faceplant!