Incline flys

Purpose

• upper chest isolation with maximum tension in the stretched position
• perfect synergy between force curve and muscle stretch
• targets the clavicular portion of the pecs for improved upper chest development

Execution

Set a bench to 30-45 degrees incline. Lie back with dumbbells held above your chest, arms slightly bent. Maintain this slight bend throughout the movement.

• lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your upper chest
• pause briefly at the bottom to maximize tension in the stretched position
• return only halfway up, stopping before the top portion
• repeat from this midpoint without completing the full range

Focus on the bottom half of the movement where the tension is highest. The top portion offers minimal benefit as resistance decreases while the muscle shortens.