Strength

Dumbbell Reverse Fly

Dumbbell Reverse Fly is an easy exercise that tones the upper back and shoulders. It involves mimicking a bird's wing-flap motion with dumbbells, improving posture, shoulder stability and upper body strength.
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Dumbbell Reverse Fly instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
2
Bend at your waist until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your knees.
3
Stretch your arms out in front of you so that the dumbbells are close together.
4
Raise your arms out to the sides, like a bird spreading its wings, until the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
5
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Bend at your waist until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping a slight bend in your knees.
Stretch your arms out in front of you so that the dumbbells are close together.
Raise your arms out to the sides, like a bird spreading its wings, until the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
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