Face down on an incline bench, the arms open out and the forearms turn up: the reverse fly joined to the face-down raise with the arm turned out, among the best-measured exercises for the rear shoulder and middle trapezius.
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Shoulder blades family
Incline reverse fly with external rotation
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Face down on an incline bench, the arms open out and the forearms turn up: the reverse fly joined to the face-down raise with the arm turned out, among the best-measured exercises for the rear shoulder and middle trapezius.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA dumbbell + A bench or box
Muscle focusShoulders · Back
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
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How to move
Lie face down on an incline bench, the arms hanging with an overhand grip.
Open the arms out to the sides, then turn the forearms up so the hands rise above the elbows.
Reverse the turn and lower slowly.
Form cues
Use light weights.
Keep the elbows at shoulder height through the turn.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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