Single-Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly

One arm across the body from the opposite pulley, opening out and back.

Single-Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Side-on, handle from the OPPOSITE pulley held across the body at shoulder height.

Steps

  1. Open the arm out and back at shoulder height.
  2. Keep the soft elbow frozen.
  3. Return across the body with tension.

Common mistakes

Torso rotating with the arm: square shoulders; only the arm travels. Dropping the arc: shoulder height, always. Grabbing heavy: a single rear delt moves little weight well.

Breathing

Exhale opening, inhale returning.