Reverse Machine Flyes
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Adjust the seat height of the machine.
- Select the appropriate weight.
- Sit facing the machine with chest pressed against the pad.
- Extend your arms outward and grasp the handles.
- Pull the handles backwards in an arc motion while keeping your arms slightly bent.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight which can lead to poor form.
- Allowing the elbows to drop during the exercise.
- Not controlling the motion during the eccentric phase.
- Arching the lower back excessively.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | pull |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Equipment | machine |
| Muscle | shoulders |