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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Leaning Fly exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Trapezius
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Leaning Fly

3 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Leaning Fly is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids) using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Sit on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms hanging down by your sides and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Lean your torso slightly forward, keeping your back straight. Raise both arms out to your sides at shoulder height, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. Lower the dumbbells down to your sides and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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