Cable Isolateral Reverse Fly
The Cable Isolateral Reverse Fly primarily works the Posterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head), Wrist Extensors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation pull exercise targeting the Posterior Deltoid.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Horizontal Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Posterior Deltoid |
| Secondary | Infraspinatus, Lateral Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Infraspinatus (back)
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand facing twin pulley cables positioned close together and approximately shoulder height. Grasp stirrup cable attachment in each hand. Step back away from machine so cable is taut. Stand with feet staggered. Point elbows outward with arms straight or slightly bent. Execution: Pull stirrups out to sides, maintaining stiff elbow position throughout exercise. Return to original position and repeat. Comments: Upper arms should travel in horizontal path at shoulder height (not downward) to minimizeLatissimus Dorsiinvolvement.
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