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ALReverse fly
The reverse fly / pec dec machine is a great exercise to target the posterior deltoid (back of the shoulder).
Here are some tips to performing the exercise:
Hand position
- set-up at or slightly above shoulder height. Not too high, not too low (determined by the position of the seat and body).
- starting slightly high and ending subtly low can help reduce upper trap activation.
- throwing your hands back as far as possible (indicated by the red line top left) can cause the rhomboids and traps takes over the movement.
- stabilize the shoulder blades. Don’t go too far back. Allow some movement but nothing drastic. This will dictate your range of motion (top right).
- control the movement on the way back and in. Don’t just throw your hands and arms back; move with intent.
Grip
- both neutral or pronated / internally rotated / palms down (as demonstrated) work well.
- tight grip, think about driving your hands out (not back) with outside of your hand. Creating a wide, half circle.
Body position
- hips back and lean forward into the pad. This can help with your line of pull (reducing that upper trap activation) and will provide more stability (mechanical efficiency).
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