Dumbbell Flyes

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Dumbbell Flyes can be done on an incline bench, flat bench or a stability ball. Taking equal weight dumbbells in each hand lie back on a bench or stability ball. Lift the dumbbells straight up above the chest and head holding them close together with the palms facing one another. Begin the lowering portion of the exercise by "opening" or increasing the distance between the palms of the hands by moving outward first. As the hands seperate, allow the arms to move down keeping a slight bend in the elbows. Much like opening your arms to give a big "bear hug". Go low enough to feel a good stretch in the shoulders and chest area. Begin the upward portion of the exercise by pushing the dumbbells up, trying to make the dumbbells travel along the same path they took on the way down. This is the part of the exercise where you are squeezing the "bear hug". Continue upward until the dumbbells are all the way back to the starting position, straight up above the head and shoulders with the palms facing each other. The next repetition begins when you start to lower the dumbbells.

Dumbbell flyes are an acceptable exercise for kids

Dumbbell Flyes are an acceptable exercise for kids although it can be difficult for kids to understand the proper form. In the case where the form is not properly understood, it is better to stick to doing chest presses. Chest Presses are much easier to understand and just as effective as the Fly.

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