FirstGym
shoulders

Rear delt fly

Strengthen rear shoulders and upper back.

DumbbellsDifficulty: Easy to moderateAlso works: back
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How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hinge forward at the hips.
  2. Let your arms hang down with a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades.
  4. Lower them back down slowly.

Beginner tips

Keep in mind: Start light, the rear delts are small and respond to control.

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