Dumbbell Fly help
Ok, so i've been doing dumbbell flys with 25's, and i keep my arms straight out, elbows not bent at all. But i don't really feel it afterwards too much.
Is it better to continue with a weight i can keep my arms straight out with, or should i up the weight and bring my elbows in a bit? I see alot of guys using like 35/40lbs, but their arms are nowhere near extended.
I thought arms straight out would be better, but i'm just not sure which way would be more beneficial.
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08-29-2008, 08:12 PM #1Registered User
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Dumbbell Fly help
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08-29-2008, 09:19 PM #2Registered User
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Are you supposed to have your arms straight out? I always thought they are supposed to be bent.
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08-29-2008, 09:34 PM #3Registered User
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they are supposed to be bent a little. you might hurt yourself going all the way out with your arms straight, with heavier weights it's a bad idea.
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08-29-2008, 10:40 PM #4Registered User
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Your arms are supposed to be bent from just a little bit all the way to a 90 degree angle, depending on what you want to do.
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08-30-2008, 01:14 AM #5Registered User
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They are supposed to be bent, my friend tried to convince me otherwise thinking he was all right and saying do them with arms straight or dont do them at all cause thats the proper form. Well I tried that with what I worked out with or even less and pulled my right shoulder. And my friend wonders why his arms are huge and has NO chest.
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08-30-2008, 02:04 AM #6Self proclaimed sorcerer
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Listen to everyone above; they should remain slightly bent.
I too used to keep them straight out. Bad idea!*Professional comic book geek* *semi-pro cartoon collector* *full time nerd*
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08-30-2008, 03:56 PM #7Registered User
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Hey guys, thanks to all for the replies. I'ma do them with my arms bent next chest day, hopefully i'll get something outta it this time!
Like one of you said, my buddy swears that "Straight out is proper form" so thats what i was doing, but i figured i'd ask here, LOTS of knowledge.
Thanks again guys
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