Dumbbell flys

[Brak86]

Ok ive heard of two ways to do dumbbell flys...and i dont kno whether one or both are correct ways. u start in the same position...but ive heard/seen two different "end" positions.


1). At the end position, when u bring the weight down, your forearms are perpendicularto the ground whilst the bicep/tricep part of ure arm is parallel.

2). At the end position, when u bring the weight down, your whole arm is parallel to the ground....basically,ure arms are fully extended and straight. This position is i guess likeyour "wingspan."

are they both correct ways??

 

[plouffe]

1 = safer, less effective.
2 = possibly could be rough on your shoulders, more effective.


That's my assesment?

 

[tjwes]

Just bend the elbow slightly and stretch the pecs through a full range of motion.

 

[TheRoyalOne]

Originally posted by tjwes
Just bend the elbow slightly and stretch the pecs through a full range of motion.

Exactly!, If that is too much on your shoulders the use less weight. Remeber, these are dumbell flys not presses, so use less weight.

 

[Arnold]

Bending your elbow is going to allow you do use more weight and protect your shoulders. I would never do flyes with my arms fully extended.

 

[MikeKy]

I also pull my elbows as close together as I can at the top. Hold a hard flex for 10 to 20 sec. before starting the next rep.