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lever seated reverse fly (parallel grip)

lever seated reverse fly (parallel grip) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.

Step 2. Grasp the handles with a parallel grip, palms facing each other, and keep your arms slightly bent.

Step 3. Exhale and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the handles back and outward, away from your body.

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

trapeziusrhomboids

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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