01Step 1: Setup
- Start by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inwards.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core for stability.
02Step 2: Execution
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at your hips.
- Keep your back straight and maintain a slight bend in your elbows.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together and focus on engaging your rear deltoids.
- Hold the position for a brief pause and then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
03Step 3: Variations
- There are several variations of the rear delt fly that you can try to target your posterior deltoids from different angles.
- One-arm rear delt fly: Perform the exercise with one arm at a time to isolate each side of the posterior deltoid.
- Cable rear delt fly: Attach a cable machine to your ankle and perform the exercise by pulling the cable back using your rear deltoids.
- Bent-over rear delt fly: Instead of standing, bend over at the waist and perform the exercise with your torso parallel to the floor.
Conclusion
The rear delt fly is a fantastic exercise for strengthening and developing the posterior deltoids. By incorporating this exercise into your upper body workout routine, you can improve your shoulder strength, stability, and overall posture. Remember to start with light weights and gradually increase the resistance as you become more comfortable with the movement. Always maintain proper form and engage your rear deltoids throughout the exercise.
| Methods | Details |
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| Step 1 | Setup |
| Step 2 | Execution |
| Step 3 | Variations |
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