Lever Incline Fly

Lever Incline Fly

Description

This exercise involves using a lever machine to perform incline fly movements, which target the chest muscles. The lever machine provides resistance throughout the entire range of motion, making it a challenging and effective exercise for building upper body strength and muscle definition.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Lever Incline Fly Instructions

  1. Adjust the incline bench to a 45-degree angle.
  2. Grab the dumbbells and lie face down on the bench with your chest against the incline.
  3. Extend your arms out to the sides with a slight bend at the elbows and your palms facing up.
  4. Engage your chest muscles and lift the dumbbells up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  5. Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your chest muscles.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Lever Incline Fly Form & Visual

Lever Incline Fly

Lever Incline Fly Benefits

  • Targets and strengthens the calf muscles
  • Improves ankle stability and balance
  • Can be done with heavy weights for muscle growth or lighter weights for endurance
  • Less strain on the lower back compared to standing calf raises
  • Can be easily adjusted for different heights and body types

Lever Incline Fly Muscles Worked

  • Chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor)
  • Shoulder muscles (anterior deltoids)
  • Triceps brachii

Lever Incline Fly Variations & Alternatives

  • lever decline fly
  • incline dumbbell fly
  • cable fly
  • machine fly
  • weighted push-up