Setup and loading
Handles in the most forward position.
How to do the reverse pec deck fly step by step
- Adjust the seat so the handles are at shoulder height.
- Grab the handles with your arms out in front.
- Open your arms back in a semicircle and return slowly.
Form cues
- Chest against the pad
- Arms nearly straight
Common mistakes
- Shrugging your shoulders
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Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
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