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Standing Rear Delt Cable Fly

An isolation cable exercise for the posterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainPosterior deltoid
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius

Setup

Keep a slight elbow bend and pull the arms apart in a wide arc.

How to do it well

  • Grip crossed cables from opposite pulleys
  • Open the arms out and back
  • Squeeze the rear delts

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum to swing
  • Shrugging the traps up

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.