Lever Bench (Lay-Down) Fly

Instructions

Preparation

Lay on the  machine bench with chest on pad. Grasp handles to both side shoulder height. Slightly bend elbows and internally rotate shoulders so elbows are back.

Execution

Push levers handles together. Return until chest muscles are stretched. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Pectoralis Major, Sterna (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

  

   

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

  

   

• Wrist Extensors (Forearm (outer or back), Hand Extensors)