Can dumbbell flys build pec mass?

[buddy28]

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[louden_swain]

Of course.

They breakdown muscle tissues just like other exercises. However, flyes do not emphasize several muscle groups.

 

[buddy28]

However, flyes do not emphasize several muscle groups.

nonpectoral muscles?

 

[louden_swain]

nonpectoral muscles?

You do receive additional stress on stabilizers near the rotator cuff and upper back.

 

[buddy28]

thanks

 

[ANABOLICK1]

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Hell ya

 

[buddy28]

thats good news. Im having problems isolating my chest while performing incline bench, flat bench, ect.

 

[TheOak84]

if the weights heavy enough and intense enough, why not

 

[ghee]

For me, nothing burns my chest up like flies. I do inclines and flat benches too, and they do hit my chest of course, but they don't seem to rip up same muscles as hard.

 

[louden_swain]

I performed flyes for 8 years straight. Just last year, I dumped them from my routine.

 

[casualbb]

Flyes are a good way to add some chest emphasis if you don't feel you're getting it from presses. You could also accomplish the same thing by focusing on using your pecs during a press movement (yes, merely thinking about using your pecs can have a difference )

-casualbb

 

[PlatnumKowboy]

(yes, merely thinking about using your pecs can have a difference )

-casualbb

Is this a proven thing or just a feeling you have because I always try think real hard on the main movers of each exercise I feel it helps work that muscle better.

 

[buddy28]

Because my back, arms and shoulders are relatively large compared to my chest, Ive had problems isolating my pecs with flat and incline pressing movements primarly targeting the chest.

 

[casualbb]

Well...I don't have anything to back it up except anecdotal evidence. Basically my left pec outgrew my right one for awhile because I was pushing more with my left pec, subconsciously.

-casualbb

 

[jerkbox]

never cared for flies.....seems like all they ever did was give me a little stretch....

 

[buddy28]

thanks for the opinions guys.

 

[louden_swain]

no need for outrageous weights on these.

 

[UGene]

I sorta had the same experience as Louden, I did flies for years without any noticable gain in chest size. Once I started seriously pressing (and especially with incline db press) there was definite growth. Just my experience, it could be different for you, though I recommend pressing exercises if you want chest growth.