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Reverse Flyes With External Rotation

Primary
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
intermediate

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation demonstration

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation, starting position
Reverse Flyes With External Rotation, starting position
Reverse Flyes With External Rotation, finishing position
Reverse Flyes With External Rotation, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1To begin, lie down on an incline bench set at a 30-degree angle with the chest and stomach pressing against the incline.
  2. 2Have the dumbbells in each hand with the palms facing down to the floor. Your arms should be in front of you so that they are perpendicular to the angle of the bench. Tip: Your elbows should have a slight bend. The legs should be stationary while applying pressure with the ball of your toes (your heels should not be touching the floor). This is the starting position.
  3. 3Maintaining the slight bend of the elbows, move the weights out and away from each other in an arc motion while exhaling.
  4. 4As you lift the weight, your wrist should externally rotate by 90-degrees so that you go from a palms down (pronated) grip to a palms facing each other (neutral) grip. Tip: Try to squeeze your shoulder blades together to get the best results from this exercise.
  5. 5The arms should be elevated until they are level with the head.
  6. 6Feel the contraction and slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position while inhaling.
  7. 7Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Shoulders

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
pull
Mechanic
isolation
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Reverse Flyes With External Rotation work?

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation primarily targets the Shoulders.

What equipment do I need for Reverse Flyes With External Rotation?

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation requires Dumbbell.

Is Reverse Flyes With External Rotation suitable for beginners?

Reverse Flyes With External Rotation is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Reverse Flyes With External Rotation

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.