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    Dumbbell Incline Rear Fly Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Deltoid Posterior
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Shoulders
    Primary Muscle
    Deltoid Posterior
    Secondary Muscles
    Deltoid Lateral, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    4.8
    Alternate Names
    Incline Rear Fly, Incline Dumbbell Fly

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell Incline Rear Fly

    1. Set an incline bench at a 30 to 45-degree angle.
    2. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and lie face down on the bench.
    3. Let your arms hang straight down towards the ground, palms facing each other.
    4. Engaging your shoulder blades, lift the dumbbells outward until your elbows are parallel to your shoulders.
    5. Hold the position for a moment and then slowly lower back to the starting position.

    Common Mistakes

    • Using too much weight, which can compromise form.
    • Lifting arms too high above shoulder level.
    • Not engaging the core and back muscles for stability.

    Modifications

    • Use lighter weights if you're struggling to maintain form.
    • Perform the exercise seated for added stability.

    Tips

    • Maintain a slight bend in the elbows during the movement.
    • Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
    • Control the weight during both the lifting and lowering phases.

    Dumbbell Incline Rear Fly Alternatives

    Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly

    Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

    Dumbbell Seated Alternate Front Raise

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Dumbbell Rear Fly

    Dumbbell Rear Fly

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Tags

    shoulders
    strength
    dumbbells
    rear deltoids
    muscle building
    upper body

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