Ring Reverse Fly
Expert Advice
Keep your core tight and avoid using momentum to swing your body during the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Adjust the suspension rings to around waist height.
- Grasp the rings with your palms facing down and lean forward, walking your feet forward until your body is at a diagonal.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, open your arms out to the sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly bring your arms back together in front of you with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Ring Reverse Fly primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Suspension. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary

Shoulders100%
Equipment
Suspension

Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Ring Reverse Fly work?
Ring Reverse Fly primarily targets the Shoulders. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Suspension.
How many sets and reps should I do for Ring Reverse Fly?
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 Ring Reverse Fly suitable for beginners?
Ring Reverse Fly 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.