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Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly
Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the pectorals (chest), with the shoulders, upper back and core assisting. It needs a suspension trainer. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Pectorals
- Body part
- Chest
- Equipment
- Suspension Trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Upper Back · Rhomboids, Trapezius
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
How to do Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly
- Adjust the suspension trainer handles to about waist height. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the handles with your palms facing each other.
- Engage your core and lean forward, extending your arms straight to the sides to form a T-shape. Your body should be in a straight line from head to heels.
- Slowly bring your hands together in front of your chest by squeezing your chest muscles, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Return to the starting position by allowing your arms to extend back to the sides with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you bring your hands together and inhale as you return to the starting position.
- Focus on using your chest muscles to bring your hands together, avoiding excessive use of your arms.
- Keep your core tight to maintain a straight body line and avoid sagging your hips.
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Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly FAQ
What muscles does Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly work?
Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly mainly works the pectorals in the chest (Pectoralis Major). The shoulders, upper back and core work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly?
You need a suspension trainer.
How many sets and reps of Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler chest exercises.
How many calories does Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Suspension Trainer With Grips Chest Fly?
Other exercises for the pectorals include Band Chest Fly, Band Low Chest Fly, Chest Fly Side Step and Kettlebell Single Arm Chest Fly.
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