Single-arm side-facing reverse pec deck fly

Reverse pec deck machine, seat turned sideways

Also called side facing reverse pec deck

Sit side-on to a reverse pec deck, hold one handle, and move the arm out and back in a controlled arc to work one rear delt.

  1. Start with the arm across the body
  2. Lead with the elbow, slight bend
  3. Control the return

Movement

Pattern
Rear delt raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Pec deck / rear delt machine

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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