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Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly

Strengthen your back & shoulders! This Kettlebell exercise targets rear delts for better posture & upper body strength. Do it right!

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. You'll need: exercise bench or kettlebells.

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Required Equipment

Exercise Bench
Exercise Bench
Kettlebells
Kettlebells

Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly Muscles Worked

Primary

Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)

Secondary

Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)

How to do the Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly

  1. Select an appropriate weight for the kettlebells. It is important to use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with good form and without straining.

  2. Sit down on the edge of a bench with your feet flat on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Bend forward from the hips, keeping your back straight, until your upper body is nearly parallel to the floor. Let the kettlebells hang directly below your shoulders with your arms fully extended and palms facing each other.

  4. Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your elbows as you perform the exercise.

  5. Slowly raise the kettlebells out to the sides, keeping your elbows slightly bent, until your arms are parallel to the floor and in line with your shoulders.

  6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement to engage the middle trapezius and rhomboids.

  7. Hold the top position for a brief pause, then slowly lower the kettlebells back to the starting position under control.

  8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before resting and moving on to the next set.

Ensure breathing is consistent throughout the exercise: inhale as you lower the weights and exhale as you lift them. Remember to focus on form and control rather than the amount of weight lifted, as this will help prevent injury and target the intended muscle groups effectively.

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Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly FAQs

What muscles does the Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly work?

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly?

Exercise bench or kettlebells.

What workout day should the Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Kettlebell Single-Arm Rear-Delt Fly variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Bent-Over Rear-Delt Fly, Dumbbell Bent-Over Rear-Delt Fly, Seated Rear-Delt Internally Rotated Fly and Kettlebell Floor Fly.

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