Beginner exercise
Reverse Machine Flyes
Also called Reverse Pec-Deck Flyes
Technique
How to perform Reverse Machine Flyes
- 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.
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Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Posterior Deltoid.