Shoulders · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Reverse Fly

The lever seated reverse fly is a machine-based exercise targeting the rear deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the trapezius and rhomboids. It is performed seated, using a leverage machine, which provides stability and helps isolate the target muscles.

Primary muscle: Shoulders
Also works: Trapezius and Rhomboids
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Shoulders

How to do Lever Seated Reverse Fly, step by step

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your arms slightly bent.
Exhale and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the handles back and outward, away from your body.
Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Lever Seated Reverse Fly works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your trapezius and rhomboids.

Track Lever Seated Reverse Fly in SPLYT

Lever Seated Reverse Fly is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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