How to do the Suspension Trainer Chest Fly
- Securely anchor the suspension trainer and set the handles around mid-torso height.
- Grip the handles and step back into a forward lean.
- Extend your arms forward, elbows slightly bent.
- Open your arms out wide, feeling a stretch in your chest.
- Bring your arms back together in front of your chest.
Full technique — 7 steps
- Anchor the suspension trainer securely and set the handles around mid-torso height.
- Grab the handles and walk your feet back into a forward-leaning stance.
- Start with arms extended in front of your chest and a slight bend in the elbows.
- Tighten your stomach and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Open your arms out to the sides in a wide arc as your chest moves between the handles.
- Lower until you feel a chest stretch without letting the shoulders dump forward.
- Bring the handles back together by sweeping your arms inward until they meet in front.
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a press
- Bending elbows too much
- Shoulders drifting forward at bottom
- Hips sagging during the rep
- Handles finishing unevenly
Form cues
- Slight elbow bend
- Move through a wide arc
- Meet handles in front
- Lean to adjust difficulty
