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Around The Worlds vs Bodyweight Flyes

Around The Worlds - starting position
Around The Worlds - ending position
Around The Worlds
intermediate·Dumbbell·compound
Bodyweight Flyes - starting position
Bodyweight Flyes - ending position
Bodyweight Flyes
intermediate·E-z curl bar·isolation

Side-by-Side

Around The Worlds
VS
Bodyweight Flyes
intermediate
Level
intermediate
Dumbbell
Equipment
E-z curl bar
compound
Mechanic
isolation
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Strength
chest
Primary
chest
shoulders
Secondary
abdominalsshoulderstriceps

Muscle Analysis

Shared

chestshoulders

Only in Bodyweight Flyes

abdominalstriceps

Instructions

Around The Worlds

1

Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.

2

Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.

3

Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.

Bodyweight Flyes

1

Position two equally loaded EZ bars on the ground next to each other. Ensure they are able to roll.

2

Assume a push-up position over the bars, supporting your weight on your toes and hands with your arms extended and body straight.

3

Place your hands on the bars. This will be your starting position.

4

Using a slow and controlled motion, move your hands away from the midline of your body, rolling the bars apart. Inhale during this portion of the motion.

5

After moving the bars as far apart as you can, return to the starting position by pulling them back together. Exhale as you perform this movement.

Verdict

Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Bodyweight Flyes is intermediate and uses e-z curl bar. Choose Around The Worlds if you have access to dumbbell, or Bodyweight Flyes if you prefer e-z curl bar. Around The Worlds is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Bodyweight Flyes isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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