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## HOW TO DO A REVERSE FLY

Want to learn how to do a reverse fly? A great workout for the upper back and shoulders, the reverse fly is one of those exercises that looks simple, but it’s important to get the basics right to avoid injury or putting in lots of effort or low-to-no gain. Keep reading to get our full step-by-step guide on how to do the perfect reverse fly.

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## WHAT IS A REVERSE FLY?

Fly exercises work out the [upper body](/exercises/arms-and-shoulders-exercises/upper-body-workouts/), and they’re relatively straightforward—but don’t forget to maintain good form to protect your spine and shoulders. Also known as a rear delt fly or inverted fly, the reverse fly requires only a couple of dumbbells and proper form. If you’ve got those, your shoulders and posterior deltoids will see the benefits.

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## HOW TO DO A REVERSE FLY: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Here’s the correct way to do a reverse fly.

1. **Grab two dumbbells with an overhand grip.**

2. **Push your hips backward in a hinge motion**, bringing your chest parallel to the floor (or as close to parallel as you can comfortably go).

3. **Raise your arms outward to the side**, lifting until your arms are perpendicular to the rest of your body.

4. **Lower your arms in a reverse motion,** keeping your head facing forward the whole time. You’ve now done one reverse fly!

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* **DO** keep your back straight. If you curve your spine and shoulders by hunching over, you risk hurting your back.

* **DON’T** swing the weights. By taking it slow, breathing, and moving deliberately, you’ll ensure your arms are doing the work instead of simply being pulled up and down by the dumbbells’ gravity.

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## WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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Want to learn how to do a reverse fly? Check out our comprehensive guide, which explains what a reverse fly is, its benefits, and how to do one effectively.

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