Lever seated reverse fly (parallel grip)
The lever seated reverse fly (parallel grip) is an exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, particularly the rear delts. It is performed using a leverage machine, where the user sits and pushes the handles outward in a reverse fly motion, engaging the shoulders and upper back.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weights.
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Start with a lighter weight to master the form.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Severe upper back pain
Also known as
Apertura inversa alla macchina (presa parallela), reverse fly machine, rear delt fly machine, lever seated reverse fly, parallel grip reverse fly, machine reverse fly, rear delt machine fly