Cable Rear Delt Fly

Standing between the high pulleys with the cables crossed, open the arms wide and back.

Cable Rear Delt Fly, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Stand between the high pulleys, cables crossed, left handle in the right hand and vice versa.

Steps

  1. Open the arms wide and back at shoulder height.
  2. Keep the soft elbows frozen.
  3. Return slowly, letting the cables cross again.

Common mistakes

Dropping the arms into a row: stay at shoulder height. Squeezing the blades hard: the rear delts move the ARMS; keep the squeeze modest. Torso swinging: stagger the feet.

Breathing

Exhale opening, inhale returning.