Shoulders exercise

Reverse Machine Flyes

ShouldersMachineBeginner

The reverse machine flyes is a shoulders exercise that targets the shoulders with machine. Watch the demo, then follow the step-by-step form guide below.

Looping demonstration — tap play to watch the full movement.

How to do the reverse machine flyes

  1. 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.

  2. In a semicircular motion, pull your hands out to your side and back, contracting your rear delts.

  3. Keep your arms slightly bent throughout the movement, with all of the motion occurring at the shoulder joint.

  4. Pause at the rear of the movement, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.

Details

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment & classification
MachineLevel: BeginnerForce: PullMechanic: Isolation

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