Dumbbell Fly vs Dumbbell Bench Press
A 0:15 Fitlapse animation of the Dumbbell Chest Fly and Dumbbell Bench Press, with the working muscles lit up on a 3D body.
Exercises in this video
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Dumbbell Chest Fly Dumbbell flys train horizontal shoulder adduction with high pec tension in the stretched bottom and squeezed top ranges. Keep a soft elbow bend and move slowly to protect the shoulder joint. Main muscles: chest. -
Dumbbell Bench Press Flat bench keeps pressing force mostly through mid-chest with stable shoulder demand. This setup usually supports heavier loading and cleaner bar path control. Main muscles: chest and triceps.
