SHOULDERS · DUMBBELL

How to do the dumbbell chest supported reverse fly

The dumbbell chest supported reverse fly trains your shoulders, with help from your upper back. Here is how to do it with good form.

Dumbbell Chest Supported Reverse Fly illustration

Step by step

  1. Grab a pair of light dumbbells and position yourself face down on an incline gym bench.
  2. Keep your body straight and support yourself on the balls of your feet.
  3. Your arms should be straight and vertical, with your palms facing one another.
  4. Bring your shoulders back and take a breath.
  5. Lift the dumbbells to your sides and back, stopping when you feel tension in the posterior of your shoulders. Exhale.
  6. Hold for a moment and bring your arms down slowly as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

PrimaryShoulders
SecondaryUpper Back
EquipmentDumbbell

Sets and reps

Strength3–5 sets of 3–6 reps, 2–3 min rest
Muscle growth3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, 1–2 min rest
Muscular endurance2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, 30–60 s rest

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Track your progress

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