Lat Raise Into Chest Fly
This full-body exercise mainly works your middle shoulders, upper chest and middle chest, with help from your rear shoulders, traps and serratus anterior. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
One Side
Other Side
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Lat Raise Into Chest Fly
Starting standing, with one dumbbell in hand and the non-working arm on your hip. Raise the dumbbell laterally to shoulder height or slightly higher for a lateral raise. Then, bring the weight in front of you, palm facing up, and perform a chest fly, squeezing the chest. Return to the starting position.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum. Ensure you use controlled movements to fully engage muscles.
Breathing
Inhale during the lateral raise. Exhale as you perform the chest fly. Inhale while returning to start position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Shoulders, Upper Chest, Middle Chest, Front Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Rear Shoulders, Traps, Serratus Anterior, Core
Tertiary Muscles
Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Chest, Triceps
