Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest Fly
Target and tone your chest with this no-equipment exercise! Perfect for any fitness level, do it anywhere, anytime.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended to your sides at shoulder height, palms facing forward. Ensure your posture is upright and your core is tightened.
2. Without bending your elbows, bring your arms in front of you, ensuring the motion comes from your chest muscles. Imagine you are hugging a large tree to maintain the correct form.
3. Bring your arms together until your hands almost touch or until you feel a full contraction in your chest muscles.
4. Hold the position briefly, squeezing your chest muscles forcefully.
5. Slowly return your arms back to the starting position while still keeping the tension in your chest.
6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Remember to breathe normally throughout the exercise, exhaling as you bring your arms together and inhaling as you return to the starting position. Perform the movement in a controlled manner to maximize chest muscle engagement and avoid using momentum.
---