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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back

Exercise Description

The side lying rear delt fly builds strong rear shoulders and improves posture. It fixes rounded shoulders from desk work and balances your upper body strength.

How To

1. Lie on your side holding a light dumbbell in your top hand, arm straight down. 2. Keep your body stable and core tight during the side lying rear delt fly movement. 3. Lift the weight up and back in an arc, leading with your pinky finger. 4. Squeeze your rear delt at the top, feeling the muscle work in your back shoulder. 5. Lower the weight slowly back to start position and repeat all reps before switching sides.

Form Tips

• Keep your wrist straight and lead with your pinky finger during the side lying rear delt fly • Don't let your shoulder roll forward - keep it pulled back and down • Use a light weight and focus on feeling the muscle work in your rear shoulder • Move slowly and controlled - this isn't about speed or heavy weight

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and letting momentum take over the side lying rear delt fly movement • Rotating the torso instead of keeping your body stable and still • Lifting the weight straight up instead of back in an arc toward your rear delt

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