Dumbbell Reverse Fly
Muscle Group
Rear Delts
Equipment
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Intermediate
Bent-over flyes to isolate rear deltoids and traps.
How to Perform This Exercise
- 1 Position yourself on a flat or incline bench, back firmly pressed.
- 2 Grasp the dumbbells with arms extended above your chest.
- 3 Open your arms in an arc, elbows slightly bent, stretching the chest.
- 4 Bring your arms back together while strongly contracting the chest.
- 5 Control each rep without jerking to protect the shoulder joint.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Raising the weight too high or too fast using body momentum.
- Arching the back excessively during overhead presses.
- Using weights that are too heavy, compromising form and risking injury.
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary Secondary
Primary Muscles
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius
- Triceps
- Serratus anterior
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