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Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly

Strengthen your back muscles with the Seated Reverse Fly! Use a resistance band for an effective workout from a chair.

The Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: chair or resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair
Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly Muscles Worked

Primary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)

Secondary

Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Lats (latissimus dorsi)

How to do the Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly

  • A sturdy chair

Positioning:

  1. Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and hip-width apart.

  2. Hold the ends of the resistance band in both hands.

  3. Place the middle of the resistance band under your feet for stability.

Movement Instructions:

  1. Lean forward slightly from your hips, keeping your back straight and core engaged. Your torso should be at about a 45-degree angle to the floor.

  2. With your palms facing each other, extend your arms straight down toward the floor, allowing a slight bend in your elbows.

  3. As you exhale, pull the resistance band upwards and out to the sides in a wide arc, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

  4. Keep your elbows slightly bent during the exercise and focus on using your back muscles to perform the movement, rather than your arms.

  5. Inhale as you lower your hands back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, typically 10-15.

Tips:

  • Maintain good posture throughout the exercise.

  • Avoid rounding your back or shrugging your shoulders.

  • Start with a lighter resistance band to ensure proper form and technique.

Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly FAQs

What muscles does the Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly work?

The Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the rhomboids and posterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly?

Chair or resistance bands.

What workout day should the Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly go on?

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

What are some Resistance-Band Seated Reverse Bent-Over Fly variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Bent-Over Rear Deltoid Kickback, Band Bent-Over Lateral Rear Raise, Band Rear-Delt Row and Loop-Band Reverse Fly.

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