Reverse Machine Flyes
How to do it
- Adjust the handles so that they are fully to the rear. Make an appropriate weight selection and adjust the seat height so the handles are at shoulder level. Grasp the handles with your hands facing inwards. This will be your starting position.
- In a semicircular motion, pull your hands out to your side and back, contracting your rear delts.
- Keep your arms slightly bent throughout the movement, with all of the motion occurring at the shoulder joint.
- Pause at the rear of the movement, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Reverse Machine Flyes work?
- Mainly the shoulders.
- What equipment do I need?
- Machine.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More shoulders exercises
- Leverage Shoulder Press
- Machine Shoulder (Military) Press
- Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
- Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
- Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
- Alternating Deltoid Raise
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.