Seated rear delt fly

The seated rear delt fly is an upper-body exercise that targets the real deltoid of the shoulder. By performing the movement seated, it eliminates momentum from the rest of the body. This movement is usually performed for moderate to high reps, such as 8-12 reps per set or more, as part of the upper-body or shoulder-focused portion of a workout.

Benefits

Promotes shoulder health and balanced development
Great burnout movement on shoulder day
Strengthens important postural muscles in the upper back

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Intermediate

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Seated rear delt fly Instructions

Place a couple of dumbbells looking forward in front of a flat bench.
Sit on the end of the bench with your legs together and the dumbbells behind your calves.
Bend at the waist while keeping the back straight in order to pick up the dumbbells. The palms of your hands should be facing each other as you pick them. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your torso forward and stationary, and the arms slightly bent at the elbows, lift the dumbbells straight to the side until both arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you lift the weights. (Note: avoid swinging the torso or bringing the arms back as opposed to the side.)
After a one second contraction at the top, slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variation: This exercise can also be performed standing but those with lower back problems are better off performing this seated variety.