Cable Rear Delt Fly
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Upper back
Cable Rear Delt Fly focuses on Shoulders, Upper back, with Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Rear Delt Fly with proper form and technique.
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Set the cable pulleys to a low position on a cable crossover machine.
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Stand bent over at your hips with a slight bend in your knees, holding a handle in each hand.
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Cross the cables in front of you, holding the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand.
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Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, pull the handles out to your sides and slightly upwards, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Slowly return the handles to the starting position, controlling the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Cable Rear Delt Fly primarily targets Shoulders, Upper back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Cable Rear Delt Fly, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Rear Delt Fly, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
