Rear-delt fly
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Hinged torso, open the arms like wings
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Rear delts
- Secondary:
- Back, Traps
How to do it
- Hinge forward with a flat back and dumbbells hanging.
- Open the arms out to the sides up to shoulder height.
- Lower under control, bringing the hands slightly together.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and pulling with the back.
- Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears.
Tips
- Keep the elbows slightly bent and fixed.
- Think of opening, not lifting weight.