Exercise

Cable Rear Delt Fly

Also known as: cable reverse fly, rear delt cable fly, high cable rear delt fly, cable rear delt raise

Cable Rear Delt Fly is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: posterior deltoid. Also works: rhomboids and middle back. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Posterior deltoid

Secondary

Rhomboids Middle back

How to do it

Adjust the pulleys to the appropriate height and adjust the weight. The pulleys should be above your head.
Grab the left pulley with your right hand and the right pulley with your left hand, crossing them in front of you. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by moving your arms back and outward, keeping your arms straight as you execute the movement.
Pause at the end of the motion before returning the handles to the start position.