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Dumbbell reverse fly

VeryWellFit: "The reverse fly is a resistance exercise that works the rear shoulders and major muscles of the upper back." [ID: db_reverse_fly]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps, starting at a light weight

Steps:

1. Start position: Stand with a strong core and good posture, holding a dumbbell in each hand, hanging at your sides
2. Raise your shoulders straight up, shrugging them toward your ears, and hold for a beat
3. Return to start position; rinse and repeat

Little help

Video: demo of Dumbbell reverse fly, www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD2rb481Dus

Article: "How to Do a Reverse Fly" by VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/how-to-perform-the-reverse-fly-4684392

Video: demo of a seated DB reverse fly, www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL1HxbOBkTs

Image source: VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/how-to-perform-the-reverse-fly-4684392