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    Correct way to perform DB reverse fly to target rear delts?

    I saw Jeff. C doing reverse flys with a L shape on arms instead of arms parallel to floor. What should be the correct method?

    sorry can't link the video as I have less than 50 posts 😔
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    seriously now, there isn't "the correct method"
    Try different positions, pick the one where your post delts receive more tension
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDKRdH2wGak

    you can do them like this - L shape, I assume - this is a dumbbell facepull
    https://youtu.be/90cE3rCLtmo?list=PL...2STMTIGt_JeugT

    or like this
    https://youtu.be/z3PRz2aVA10?list=PL...2STMTIGt_JeugT

    both are fine
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    he says parallel is wrong though, because the rear delts don't get shortened as much as the L shape version. Trying to verify with the pros here.
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    not a pro here. Straight or bent arms doesn’t matter as you will be compensating for shorter leverage by lifting heavier. More important is how far you flare your elbows, and the angle of your spine to the parallel. Those two things will rule which bundle works more.
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    Jeff makes a lot of videos with clickbait titles for views.

    Either one is “fine” but also meh as far as rear delts are concerned.

    Rear delts rows and swings would be better than either, and a reverse pec deck would be a better choice as well.
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    I like to take sets to failure, so my approach is different. In my routine rear delt flyes(I do the type where you sit on a bench, lean forward to take your core stabilizing out of it) are done once, and then using same weight without putting it down I bend elbows 90 for a shortened lever arm, then do that way til I fail. Usually lets me squeeze out a couple extra reps that way, and I really feel it in the upper back. Used the machine backwards before but hated it, I felt nothing from it except it being a waste of my time. Tends to be my experience with all machines.
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    Straight arms would pointlessly bring your triceps into it, because the triceps would be shortened at the elbow and shortening at the shoulder. Bent arms take the tricep fatigue aspect out of it. You might get a better rear delt mind muscle connection this way.
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    Originally Posted by LDARidonot View Post
    Straight arms would pointlessly bring your triceps into it, because the triceps would be shortened at the elbow and shortening at the shoulder. Bent arms take the tricep fatigue aspect out of it. You might get a better rear delt mind muscle connection this way.
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    Different exercise but I like setting a thick band up about 1 foot higher than me. Then do rear delt rows. Brutal on the rear delts when doing sets of 20.
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    Originally Posted by musc1emadness View Post
    he says parallel is wrong though, because the rear delts don't get shortened as much as the L shape version. Trying to verify with the pros here.
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