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Last updated March 5, 2026
Shoulders
Rear Delt Reverse Fly (Band)
Hold a band with hands out in front of you. Pull your hands apart until the band touches your chest. Focus on squeezing your rear delts and upper back.
Quick facts
- Level
- Beginner
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Pull
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Low
- Hypertrophy
- Low
- Calorie Burn
- Low
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
Rear Shoulders
Secondary
Upper Back / Rhomboids
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
Resistance Band
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Standing
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart, holding the resistance band with both hands.
- Ensure the band is anchored securely behind you at shoulder height.
- Step 2Grab the Band
- Hold the ends of the resistance band with your palms facing each other.
- Position your arms straight in front of you at shoulder height.
- Step 3Position Your Body
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
- Engage your core and retract your shoulder blades to prepare for the movement.
- Step 4Perform the Reverse Fly
- With a slight bend in your elbows, pull the band out to the sides until your arms are parallel to the ground.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you move.
- Step 5Return to Start
- Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control of the band.
- Ensure that your back remains straight and your core is engaged throughout the movement.
- Step 6Repeat
- Repeat the reverse fly for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form with each rep.
- Step 7Finish the Exercise
- After completing your reps, carefully stand upright, keeping your back straight.
- Release the band safely and take a moment to stretch your shoulders.
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