Incline Chest Fly - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives

Muscles involved

• Pectorals

• Deltoids

Also known as

• Incline Fly
• Incline Chest Fly

How to perform

Incline Chest Fly - Starting position

Incline Chest Fly - Muscle Under Tension

1. Set up & Starting position (seated or standing with cable machine)
   Adjust the bench on a 30 to 45 degree incline and lie down on with a weight in each hand. Extend arms in front of chest at shoulder width.

2. Eccentric phase
   With slightly bent elbows, lower ams in a circular motion to the side in an open arm position.

3. Concentric phase
   Bring weight back together in wide hugging motion until nearly together, squeezing the pectorals at the top of the movement. Repeat.

Exercise Alternatives

• Chest Fly
• Decline Chest Fly
• Overhead Fly
• Pec Deck
• Incline Chest Press