Strength

Kettlebell Reverse Fly

Strengthen your upper back and shoulders with the Kettlebell Reverse Fly exercise. It enhances muscle development, posture, and balance by simulating a bird flapping its wings while holding a kettlebell in each hand.
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Kettlebell Reverse Fly instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand tall, holding a kettlebell in each hand at arm's length with a light grip.
2
Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips to bring your torso almost parallel to the ground.
3
Keep your arms straight and slightly bent at the elbows, letting the kettlebells hang down from your arms.
4
Raise both arms out to your sides in a wide arc until they're level with your shoulders. Pause, admiring the feeling of your shoulder muscles hard at work.
5
Lower the kettlebells back down in a controlled manner to the starting position. Repeat for your desired number of reps.
Stand tall, holding a kettlebell in each hand at arm's length with a light grip.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips to bring your torso almost parallel to the ground.
Keep your arms straight and slightly bent at the elbows, letting the kettlebells hang down from your arms.
Raise both arms out to your sides in a wide arc until they're level with your shoulders. Pause, admiring the feeling of your shoulder muscles hard at work.
Lower the kettlebells back down in a controlled manner to the starting position. Repeat for your desired number of reps.
Equipment needed
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Bosu
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Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
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Kettlebell
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Muscles used
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