Straight Arm Reverse Fly

Strict isolation for the rear delts. Long lever arm means light weight is needed.

Instructions

  • Hinge forward.
  • Keep arms completely straight (no bend).
  • Raise arms back and out.
  • Focus on rear shoulder.
  • Lower slowly.

Common Mistakes

  • Bending elbows (cheating)
  • Using momentum
  • Standing up too tall
  • Shrugging

Benefits

  • Strict Rear Delt
  • Shoulder Health
  • Rehab/Prehab

Similar Exercises

  • Dumbbell Reverse Fly - Target neglected rear delts for posture and shoulder health. AI prevents trap dominance and momentum.
  • High Plank Reverse Fly - A tough stability challenge. Hit the rear delts without compromising your plank form.
  • Hollow Body Fly (Knees Bent) - Advanced chest fly variation. Keep your lower back glued to the floor for maximum core activation.
  • DB Butterfly Reach Crunch - Open up the hips and hit the upper abs. AI checks your crunch height and tempo.