Are Dumbbell-Flyes harmful to you?

[rupindersayal]

I had a discussion with some people at my gym, saying that Incline Dumbbell Flyes are harmful to your shoulder, and can result in dislocation and other horrible stuff. I did some research online and stumbled upon this article:

Bodybuilding.com - Matt Danielsson - The Dangers Of Dumbbell Flyes!

Let me know what you guys think. I have got some good, working advice here so I trust this forum.

Bests,

Ruppy.

 

[tenpercent]

Anything done wrong is harmful. FLys are no different. They are also a pretty useless move.

 

[flyinfree]

flys are a useless move?

alrighty then


FF

 

[Hoss]

I personally hate db flyes.. Switch to cable flyes for a month and you'll never go back!

 

[flyinfree]

I personally hate db flyes.. Switch to cable flyes for a month and you'll never go back!

big time agree!

 

[rupindersayal]

Thanks guys. Will give the Cable Flys a try.

 

[Chillen]

I concur with the Cable Fly's. Personally, I have tried Dumbbell Fly's, only to learn (early on) that my shoulder's didn't like the angle of the movement, even if I didn't break the lower plane (and this is the flat or incline version). Give the Cable Fly's a shot, and let us know how it goes.

Much success to you.


Chillen

 

[dswithers]

I have always liked flyes. I think they are a good way to isolate the pecs that can not be done with any other movement and I can use alot more weight than I can with cables. I have done flyes for years, with more weight than most and never was injured by them. Quite contrary, I used flyes to recover from sholder injuries I got doing bench presses, and I think I might have avoided some shoulder injuries if I had done flyes more often.