Rear Delt Fly

The Rear Delt Fly primarily works the Posterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Rhomboids. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Incline dumbbell fly pulling dumbbells outward emphasizing rear shoulder.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryPosterior Deltoid
SecondaryInfraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp dumbbells with firm grip. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Posterior Deltoid.

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