Reverse Pec Deck

An isolation machine exercise for the posterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Machine
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainPosterior deltoid
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius

Setup

Keep a slight elbow bend and lead with the elbows to hit the rear delts.

How to do it well

  • Face the pad with arms forward
  • Open the arms out to the sides
  • Squeeze the rear delts

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum to fling the arms
  • Shrugging the traps

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.