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Dumbbell Reverse Fly demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Dumbbell Reverse Fly

A hinged isolation exercise raising dumbbells out to the sides, targeting the rear deltoids and upper back.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Traps · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hinge forward at the hips holding dumbbells with arms hanging down.

  2. 02

    Keep your back flat and knees slightly bent.

  3. 03

    Raise the dumbbells out to the sides until level with your shoulders.

  4. 04

    Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top.

  5. 05

    Lower the dumbbells back with control.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.