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Summary: Learn how to do flat dumbbell flies using free weights and what muscles flat dumbbell flies work in this free exercise video lesson on using free weights.
Manny Castro received his BS in Health Education/ Exercise Physiology and Ahtletic Training from Florida International University, and completed several internships in cardiac rehab,...read more
"Hi! I am Manny Castro, exercise physiologist. With this next exercise, we’re again targeting the pectorals. However, we’re trying to shape the pectorals, and we are putting more definition on the outside of the pectorals. This next exercise is a dumbbell fly also, except you’re using a flat bench for this particular exercise. Once again, using a weight that you can manage, you want to keep your feet flat on the floor. Your back is flat on the bench. Palms are facing each other at the top. This is the start of your movement. You’re going to come down; as you come down, bend your elbows. Get a nice stretch in the pectorals and then right back up. What you want to do is squeeze at the top of the movement. You squeeze your pectoral together. This keeps the concentration on the pectorals and not on the arms. Remember rule of thumb, you can use a count of 3 on the way down, pause, and then use a count of 3 on the way up. What this looks like is…1, 2, 3, pause, 1, 2, 3, squeeze. Once again, 3-4 sets about 12-15 repetitions or you can pyramid. Remember, as you become stronger, you want to increase your weight and come down on repetitions."
eHow Article: The Flat Dumbbell Flies Free Weight Exercise