How to do the Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Triceps.
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes demonstration · © GymiaFit
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes step by step
- 1Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- 2Lie back on the bench and press the dumbbells up to the starting position, directly above your chest, with your arms extended.
- 3Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- 4As you lower the dumbbells, rotate your wrists so that your palms face forward at the bottom of the movement.
- 5Reverse the motion and bring the dumbbells back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest muscles together at the top.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes — questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes work?
The Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Shoulders, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes?
You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Twisted Flyes?
Dumbbell Around Pullover, Dumbbell Decline Fly, Dumbbell Decline One Arm Fly train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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