Reverse Machine Fly

Trains the Posterior Deltoid.

Equipment
A machine
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Pull
Level
Beginner
Reverse Machine Fly: the muscles it trains, from behind. Primary — Posterior Deltoid.
The muscles this trains, from behind. Deeper red is primary.

How to do it

  1. Set the machine's arms forward so you start with your hands together in front of you.
  2. Set the seat so the handles sit level with your shoulders.
  3. Sit with your chest against the pad and take a handle in each hand, palms facing each other or down.
  4. Set a small bend at the elbow and hold it.
  5. Draw both arms out and back in a wide arc until they are level with your body.
  6. Return under control until the hands are back in front of you.

Common mistakes

Muscles worked

Primary