Shoulders · TRX

TRX T Deltoid Fly

Make a T and torch the rear delts hands-free.

TRX T Deltoid Fly exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Grip the TRX handles and lean back with arms extended in front of you.
  2. Keep your body straight from head to heels and core braced.
  3. Pull yourself up by sweeping your arms wide into a T.
  4. Lower slowly back to the start.

The one cue that matters

Keep arms long and squeeze the shoulder blades, don't bend the elbows.

Muscles worked

The TRX T Deltoid Fly puts your rear delts under load with nothing but your bodyweight and gravity. Because your arms stay long and sweep out into a T against the pull of the straps, the back of the shoulder has to do the work through its full range instead of letting the elbows and arms take over. It earns its spot as rear delt work you can do anywhere with an anchor point, and the difficulty scales instantly by walking your feet forward or back.

FAQ

How do I make the TRX T fly easier or harder?

Move your feet. Step them back toward the anchor and stand more upright to make it easier, walk them forward so you lean back further to make it brutal. No pin changes, no plate maths.

What is the difference between the T, Y and W fly on the TRX?

The arm path. The T sweeps straight out to the sides and hits the rear delts hardest, the Y reaches overhead, and the W drives bent elbows down by your shoulders. Rotating through all three covers the shoulder from more angles.

Why do my arms keep bending during the rep?

Because bending the elbows turns it into a row and steals the work from your rear delts. If you cannot keep your arms long, stand more upright to reduce the load until you can.

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