Reverse Machine Flyes
How to do the Reverse Machine Flyes with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Reverse Machine Flyes
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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.
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In a semicircular motion, pull your hands out to your side and back, contracting your rear delts.
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Keep your arms slightly bent throughout the movement, with all of the motion occurring at the shoulder joint.
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Pause at the rear of the movement, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.
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Reverse Machine Flyes: common questions
What muscles does the Reverse Machine Flyes work?
The Reverse Machine Flyes primarily works the Shoulders.
Is the Reverse Machine Flyes suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Reverse Machine Flyes is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Reverse Machine Flyes?
To do the Reverse Machine Flyes you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Reverse Machine Flyes a compound or isolation exercise?
The Reverse Machine Flyes is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Reverse Machine Flyes with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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