ShouldersBeginnerIsolation

Bent-Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly

Hinged-over reverse fly with light dumbbells.

Bent-Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Rear delts with just dumbbells
  • Balances all the pressing

How to do it

  1. Hinge to near horizontal, flat back
  2. Raise the arms out wide
  3. Pinkies slightly up

Common mistakes

  • Standing up during the rep
  • Swinging

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
12–20
Rest
60 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
1 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Lower back · Modify
    With a severe lower-back limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

Health & safety

Alternatives

No equipment

Programs that use it

3×/week8 weeks

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