Chest Supported Reverse Fly (Dumbbell) demonstration

Chest Supported Reverse Fly (Dumbbell)

Learn how to do the Chest Supported Reverse Fly (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets shoulders, including front shoulder, side shoulder, rear shoulder.

How to Perform Chest Supported Reverse Fly (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Set a bench to a 45 degree incline and grab a pair of dumbbells.

  2. 2

    Lie face down on the bench with your chest against the pad and let your arms hang straight down, palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Raise both dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc, squeezing your rear delts at the top and exhale. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions