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Rear delt fly: how to do it

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Hinge forward with a flat back

  1. Starting position

    Stand hip-width apart, hinge forward with a straight back and hold a dumbbell in each hand with slightly bent elbows.

  2. The movement

    Raise your arms out to the sides until they align with your shoulders, then lower the dumbbells with control.

Most common mistake

Don't swing the dumbbells, keep your torso still and guide the movement with your shoulders.

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