Power Sled Rear Fly
Target your rear deltoids effectively with the Power Sled Rear Fly. This unique exercise builds strength and definition by pulling the sled with
Description
This exercise primarily targets the rear deltoids and involves pulling weights towards your body while keeping your arms straight.
How to Do Power Sled Rear Fly
- 1Setup
Position yourself facing away from the power sled, approximately 3-5 feet away, with the sled rope extending between your legs.
- 2Setup
Grasp the handles of the sled rope with an overhand grip, arms extended straight out in front of you, ensuring a slight bend in the elbows.
- 3Setup
Lean slightly forward from your hips, maintaining a neutral spine and engaging your core for stability.
- 4
Initiate the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades together and pulling the handles out and back in a wide arc, focusing on contracting your rear deltoids.
- 5
Continue pulling until your hands are roughly in line with your shoulders or slightly behind, keeping your arms relatively straight with that slight elbow bend.
- 6
Slowly and with control, reverse the movement, allowing the sled to return to the starting position while resisting the pull, fully extending your arms without shrugging.
Tips
- Focus on initiating the pull by retracting your shoulder blades, rather than just moving your arms, to maximize rear deltoid engagement.
- Maintain a slight, consistent bend in your elbows throughout the entire movement to prevent hyperextension and keep tension on the target muscle.
- Control the eccentric (return) phase of the movement by slowly resisting the sled's pull to enhance muscle growth and control.
- Keep your torso stable and avoid swinging or using momentum; the power should come purely from your rear deltoids and upper back.
Common Mistakes
- ×Using too much momentum or swinging the torso reduces rear delt activation; instead, keep your core tight and initiate the pull purely with your rear deltoids.
- ×Bending the elbows excessively shifts focus to the triceps and lats; maintain a slight, consistent bend in the elbow throughout the movement to isolate the rear deltoids.
- ×Shrugging the shoulders engages the upper trapezius instead of the rear deltoids; keep your shoulders depressed and away from your ears during the pull.
Variations
Lever Seated Reverse Fly
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