Cable Rear Delt Fly
The cable rear delt fly is a shoulders exercise that targets the shoulders with cable. Watch the demo, then follow the step-by-step form guide below.
Looping demonstration — tap play to watch the full movement.
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.
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