Chest exercises, Decline chest fly – Bowflex Ultimate 2 User Manual

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Chest Exercises

Decline Chest Fly

START

ACTION

START

• Sit in the 45º position, reach

straight behind your body,

grasp the handles, and

slightly bend your elbows

with your palms facing

forward.

• Keeping knees bent and feet

flat on the floor, lay your

head back against the bench

and straighten your arms to

the front. Lower your arms

8-10 inches from a regular

chest fly.

• Slowly move your arms

outward, maintaining the

elbow in a slightly bent

position throughout the

movement.

• Stop when your upper arms

are straight out to the sides,

level with your shoulders.

• Slowly return to the starting

position keeping your chest

muscles tightened during

the entire motion.

FINISH

Muscles worked:

Pectoralis Major; Anterior Deltoid

Bench Position:

45º incline

Accessory:

Hand Grips

Pulleys:

Chest Bar

Success Tips

• Maintain a 90º angle between

your upper arms and your torso

throughout the exercise.

• Limit and control the range of

motion so that your elbows do

not travel behind your shoulders.

• Keep your shoulder blades

pinched

together and maintain good

spinal

alignment.

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