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.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key 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
How to perform
- Adjust the incline bench to a 45-degree angle.
- Grab the dumbbells and lie face down on the bench with your chest against the incline.
- Extend your arms out to the sides with a slight bend at the elbows and your palms facing up.
- Engage your chest muscles and lift the dumbbells up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Pause at the top of the movement and squeeze your chest muscles.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Secondary