Shoulders · TRX

TRX W Deltoid Fly

Suspended pull that nails the upper back and rear delts.

TRX W Deltoid Fly exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Grip the TRX handles and lean back with arms extended overhead.
  2. Keep your body straight from head to heels.
  3. Pull yourself up by bending the elbows down into a W shape by your shoulders.
  4. Lower slowly back to full extension.

The one cue that matters

Drive the elbows down and back, squeeze the shoulder blades together.

Muscles worked

The W fly loads the back of your shoulders through a bent-elbow pull, driving the elbows down and back until your arms form a W. That path combines rear delt work with a strong scapular squeeze at the top, all resisted by your own bodyweight through the straps. It is a smart pick for anyone whose shoulders live in a rounded-forward position, and the lean angle means you can scale it to any level.

FAQ

What makes the W fly different from the T fly?

The elbows. The T keeps arms long and straight out to the sides, while the W bends the elbows and drives them down toward your ribs, letting you handle a steeper lean and adding a bigger squeeze between the shoulder blades at the top.

How steep should my body angle be?

Steep enough that the last few reps are a fight but your body stays in one rigid line. If your hips break or the reps turn jerky, walk your feet back and stand up a touch.

Where should I feel this exercise?

Across the back of your shoulders, with a hard pinch between the shoulder blades at the top of each rep. If you mostly feel your arms, you are pulling with the hands instead of driving the elbows down and back.

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