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Bodyweight Decline Fly on Situp Bench

Bodyweight version of the decline fly that improves chest mobility and control.

ChestBeginnerStrengthFly

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: chest. Secondary: shoulders
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Fly
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~4 kcal

How to do it

  1. Lie on the decline sit-up bench with arms extended above the chest.
  2. Open the arms out to the sides in a controlled fly motion.
  3. Bring the arms back together over the chest.
  4. Keep a slight bend in the elbows.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Bodyweight version of the decline fly that improves chest mobility and control.

Common mistakes

Avoid excessive range that stresses the shoulders.

Make it harder

Slow the movement or add a pause at the stretch.

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion.

Breathing

Exhale as you bring the arms together, inhale as you open.

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