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dumbbell incline fly on exercise ball

The dumbbell incline fly on exercise ball is a chest exercise that targets the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and core for stability. It is performed by lying back on an exercise ball with dumbbells and performing a fly motion.

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Equipment

Dumbbell, Exercise Ball

Instructions

Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Sit on an exercise ball and roll forward until your upper back is resting on the incline bench.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest.
Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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