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Lever seated reverse fly

The lever seated reverse fly is an exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the posterior deltoids. It is performed using a leverage machine where the user sits facing the machine, grasps the handles, and pulls them apart in a reverse fly motion. This exercise helps in strengthening the shoulders and upper back.

How to perform: Lever seated reverse fly

At a glance

Area
Shoulders
Main muscle
Delts
Equipment
Leverage machine
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  • Avoid using momentum to move the weights.
  • Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
  • Control the movement throughout the exercise.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder impingement
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Severe upper back pain

Also known as

Pec deck inverso, reverse pec deck, reverse fly machine, pec deck rear delt fly, pec deck reverse fly

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