Comments on: Partial Chest Flys Are Better Than Full Range

By: Javier

Javier — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:24:17 +0000

Mark, I just started the THT 5 day program. I’ve read that power cleans are good for explosiveness and since I play sports I was wondering where I could implement this in the program or do you not recommend it?

By: krs

krs — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:27:22 +0000

Mark I train alone at home and have difficulty in getting into decline position while holding heavy dumbbells any tips?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:20:08 +0000

@KRS. Yes, it looks fine. Though do try Decline DUMBBELL Bench Presses as they have been shown to recruit more fibers. I’m writing a post about it tomorrow, buddy.

By: KRS

KRS — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:52:04 +0000

Love the new vid Mark and fly style. Deep Dips play havoc with my shoulders so what if I done the following below adding the fly’s at the end.
2x Decline Barbell Press
2x Incline Barbell Press
2x Flat Dumbbell Press
2x Dumbbell Partial Chest Fly’s

By: Jared

Jared — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:00:27 +0000

Great article. Chest flies are a difficult exercise for me. I find them awkward, so I’m looking forward to trying this variation out.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:54:33 +0000

@Colby. Dips are best replaced with a decline bench press (same biomechanics) – either barbell or dumbbell. But this is a good 2nd choice substitute.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:53:11 +0000

@John. No, it doesn’t strain the rotator cuff. Perhaps if someone had too wide an angle at the elbows it could cause damage. But like I say, just over 90degree bend places all the stress on the pecs themselves, there are no joint issues when performed like this.

By: Colby Siebert

Colby Siebert — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:42:14 +0000

Would this be a better exercise than “weighted push-ups” to replace chest dips?

By: John

John — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:58:45 +0000

Wouldn’t going deep put a lot of strain on your rotator cuff? My right one is kinda sensitive so I always try to not go past a 90 degree angle.

Let me know your thoughts.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:21:20 +0000

If available, I still think a pec deck machine is the the ultimate exercise of this type as you get full tension at the pcp. Partials a close second. Flat bench cables are also good, but I find standing cable flys uses too much delts.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:27:47 +0000

I’m a Chest Blaster and these are extremely effective as Mark says. Prepare for some soreness when you take these sets to failure!

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:26:59 +0000

NOTED! Can’t wait to try these! Thanks again Mark