Dumbbell Incline Rear Fly
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How to perform
- Lean forward from your waist until your chest is resting on your thighs. Let your arms hang down on either side of the bench, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Raise both dumbbells to the side in a wide arc until they are level with your shoulders, while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Dumbbell Incline Rear Fly is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the posterior deltoids, upper back, and traps, helping to improve muscle symmetry and posture. It's an ideal workout for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be easily modified to match individual skill levels. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can enhance shoulder stability, overall upper body strength, and may increase your performance in other lifts and daily activities that require upper body power.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid the temptation to use momentum to swing the weights up. This is a common mistake that not only reduces the effectiveness of the exercise but also increases the risk of injury. Instead, lift the dumbbells in a slow, controlled motion, focusing on the contraction of your rear deltoids.
Choose a weight that allows you to perform the exercise
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