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Isolation · Isolation
Cable Reverse Flye
Targets Rear Delt with an optimal working range of 12–20 reps.
Primary Muscles
Rear Delt
Typical Rep Range
12–20 reps
Shoulder Dominant
Equipment Tier
Full Gym Access
Cable Machine
Movement Profile
Beginner · Bilateral
Plane: Sagittal
Coaching Cues & Execution
Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Cable Reverse Flye:
- 1 Cross cables without handles at chest height
- 2 Open arms wide in horizontal arc leading with knuckles and elbows
- 3 Focus tension purely in posterior deltoids
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:
- ✕ Using momentum and leaning torso back
- ✕ Squeezing upper traps instead of rear delts
Substitutions & Variations
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