Rear delts exercise

Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly

Rear delt flyes with crossed cables from high pulleys.

  • Primary muscleRear delts
  • Also worksUpper back
  • EquipmentCable machine
  • TypeIsolation
  • LevelBeginner
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Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly, exercise photo
  • Rear delts
  • Upper back
  • Cable machine

How to do the Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly

4 steps, in the order you do them.

  1. Stand in the center between two high cable pulleys and grab the left cable with your right hand and vice versa.
  2. With your arms extended in front of you at shoulder height, open them back and out.
  3. Squeeze your rear delts for one second.
  4. Return in a controlled way.

Muscles worked

Alternatives to the Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly

They work the rear delts with other equipment, including options for training at home.

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Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly work?

The Cross Cable Rear Delt Fly works mainly the rear delts. It also works the upper back.

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