Machine Rear Delt Fly

Chest on the pad of the pec deck reversed, driving the handles back and apart.

Machine Rear Delt Fly, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Chest on the pad, handles in front, arms slightly bent.

Steps

  1. Drive the handles back and out at shoulder height.
  2. Squeeze the rear delts, blades modest.
  3. Return with control.

Common mistakes

Squeezing the blades hard: the traps steal it; the ARMS travel. Dropping below shoulder line: level arc. Chest leaving the pad: glued.

Breathing

Exhale opening back, inhale returning.