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Cable Rear Delt Fly

How to do the Cable Rear Delt Fly with proper form, and the muscles it works.

Muscle group: Back
Primary muscles: Shoulders
Equipment: Machine
Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner

Video: “How to Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly | Form Tutorial” by Physique Development on YouTube.

How to do the Cable Rear Delt Fly

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.

Muscles worked

The Cable Rear Delt Fly mainly works your shoulders.

Cable Rear Delt Fly start and finish positions

Cable Rear Delt Fly: Starting position — Starting position

Cable Rear Delt Fly: Ending position — Ending position

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