Chair Seated Reverse Fly
The Chair Seated Reverse Fly mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Reverse Fly Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
How to do the Chair Seated Reverse Fly
Sit upright on a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and hinge slightly forward at your hips.
Extend your arms straight out in front of you at chest height with your palms facing each other.
Engage your upper back and exhale as you open your arms wide out to the sides.
Pause briefly when your arms are aligned with your shoulders, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Inhale as you slowly reverse the movement and bring your arms back to the front starting position.
Chair Seated Reverse Fly FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Reverse Fly work?
The Chair Seated Reverse Fly mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Reverse Fly?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Reverse Fly go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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