Exercise guide

Bent-over dumbbell rear fly

Works your rear delts, with help from your upper back. Dumbbells. Beginner friendly.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main musclesrear delts
Helpersupper back
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 12-15 reps
Rest1 minute

How to do it

  1. Hinge forward with a flat back, a light dumbbell in each hand hanging below your chest.
  2. Keep a soft bend in your elbows.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they’re level with your body, squeezing between your shoulder blades.
  4. Lower slowly for 2 seconds.
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The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.

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