Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip)
Expert Advice
Keep your chest up and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement to maximize engagement of the rear deltoids.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit facing the machine with your chest against the pad and grab the parallel handles.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, pull the handles out to your sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension in your shoulders.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip) primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Leverage Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Traps30%
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip) work?
Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip) primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Leverage Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip) suitable for beginners?
Lever Seated Reverse Fly (parallel-grip) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
