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Cable Reverse Fly

Also known as Rear Delt Cable Fly

ShouldersCableIsolationBilateralIntermediate
Demonstration coming soon
01 /Setup

Set two pulleys at shoulder height and cross the cables, taking the left handle in the right hand and vice versa.

02 /Execution

Sweep the arms out and back until roughly in line with the torso, then return under control.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the arms nearly straight with a soft elbow
  • Chest tall, torso still
  • Control the return
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Rowing instead of sweeping
  • Leaning back to move more weight
  • Moving too fast to feel tension
05 /Variations
  • Single-arm cable reverse fly
  • Bent-over cable reverse fly
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.