Dumbell Flyes

teufel-hunden · 08-08-2006, 12:32 AM

Hey I have a ?. What angle should your arms be at when performing DB Flyes? I normally have my arms at 45 degrees. If I keep them out (lower degrees) then I feel it in my biceps. I feel like I'm worrying about keeping my arms straight instead of working my pecs. I can use more weight at a higher angle. I really concentrate on squeezing my inner pecs together when bringing the weight together.
How do you all hold the db's? I've seen with a grip the same way as a BB bench or also with the handles parrallel to ones body. Is there a difference?

Just wanted to get everyone's opinions!

**DarkFalcon** · 08-08-2006, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by teufel-hunden

Hey I have a ?. What angle should your arms be at when performing DB Flyes? I normally have my arms at 45 degrees. If I keep them out (lower degrees) then I feel it in my biceps. I feel like I'm worrying about keeping my arms straight instead of working my pecs. I can use more weight at a higher angle. I really concentrate on squeezing my inner pecs together when bringing the weight together.
How do you all hold the db's? I've seen with a grip the same way as a BB bench or also with the handles parrallel to ones body. Is there a difference?

Just wanted to get everyone's opinions!

45 sounds about right but I'd replace regular flyes with ATrainer cable flyes if you have the set up for it. It's a WAY more effective exercise IMHO.

**DJSTARER** · 08-08-2006, 01:18 PM

how about you drop flies all together and replace them with a more useful move instead.

I only use them to stretch and warm-up.

**Grunt76** · 08-08-2006, 01:50 PM

I love my flies. Especially INCLINE dumbell flies, which can have you contract the pecs in the fully-stretched position like few other things can. And you can actually give yourself a spot - sort of - by changing the angle of your elbow. I start at something like 30 degrees but when I finish my set I'm close to 75 degrees, as the few last reps are beyond failure - if I kept my 30 degree angle that is. I follow that up immediately with incline DB presses with the same weight to really slam my pecs.

**romanaz** · 08-08-2006, 06:56 PM

stick with compound movements

ie: DB press, incline press, barbell press. Flys were made just for stretching

Frank_the_tank · 08-08-2006, 07:03 PM

does anyone have a video of A-Trainer flys? I've heard about them but have yet to try them out yet.

**DJSTARER** · 08-08-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

stick with compound movements

ie: DB press, incline press, barbell press. Flys were made just for stretching

that takes what I said above too far. There is a place for flies, but for most, it isn't something that is needed. There can be isolations, but they have their time and place.

97muscle · 08-08-2006, 09:19 PM

DB Flyes are a staple in my chest workout and I try to keep my wrists out a bit further than my elbows so that on the ascend I don't turn it into a pressing movement. I feel that this allows for maximum contraction throughout the range of motion. I would not worry too much about the amount of weight that is used on this exercise, instead focus on proper form and getting a very nice contraction.

AYung · 08-22-2006, 07:55 PM

My arms are virtually straight when I do incline dumbbell flyes. I concentrate on squeezing my upper chest more than the weight I use, so I go relatively light.

08-08-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
teufel-hunden Amateur Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 82 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 2	Dumbell Flyes Hey I have a ?. What angle should your arms be at when performing DB Flyes? I normally have my arms at 45 degrees. If I keep them out (lower degrees) then I feel it in my biceps. I feel like I'm worrying about keeping my arms straight instead of working my pecs. I can use more weight at a higher angle. I really concentrate on squeezing my inner pecs together when bringing the weight together. How do you all hold the db's? I've seen with a grip the same way as a BB bench or also with the handles parrallel to ones body. Is there a difference? Just wanted to get everyone's opinions! __________________ "I love the Marine Corps for those intangible possessions that cannot be issued: Pride, honor, integrity and being able to carry on the traditions for generations of warriors past. After I have done what I can for the Corps, I can say that I was a Marine" -- Cpl. Jeff Sornij.

08-08-2006, 01:18 PM	#3
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,977 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	how about you drop flies all together and replace them with a more useful move instead. I only use them to stretch and warm-up. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

08-08-2006, 09:19 PM	#8
97muscle Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 165 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	DB Flyes are a staple in my chest workout and I try to keep my wrists out a bit further than my elbows so that on the ascend I don't turn it into a pressing movement. I feel that this allows for maximum contraction throughout the range of motion. I would not worry too much about the amount of weight that is used on this exercise, instead focus on proper form and getting a very nice contraction. __________________ "One's success is determined only by his/her effort and willingness to get back up when they fall." 97muscle 12 Week Transformation: www.anabolicbeast.com For "PERSONALIZED" Personal Training visit: www.MichaelElias.com www.KendraElias.com Proud Supporter of ALRI: www.alrindustries.com/index.html

08-22-2006, 07:55 PM	#9
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,279 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	My arms are virtually straight when I do incline dumbbell flyes. I concentrate on squeezing my upper chest more than the weight I use, so I go relatively light. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

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08-08-2006, 07:03 PM	#6
Frank_the_tank Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 404 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	does anyone have a video of A-Trainer flys? I've heard about them but have yet to try them out yet.