Incline Dumbbell Fly primarily works the chest and shoulders. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair.
- Primary muscles
- chest and shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 3 of 5
How to do Incline Dumbbell Fly
- Set the bench to a low incline and start with dumbbells above the upper chest
- Keep a soft, consistent bend in the elbows
- Open only to a comfortable chest stretch, then bring the arms together
Common mistakes
- Turning the fly into a press by bending the elbows more on the way down
- Lowering past a comfortable shoulder range
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is chest, with shoulders also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Dumbbell Floor Fly
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Dumbbell Floor Fly · Cable / Machine Chest Fly · Dumbbell Bench Press · Incline Dumbbell Press · Incline Push-Up · Push-Up
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