cable standing cross-over high reverse fly

A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with cable.

cable standing cross-over high reverse fly demonstration
cable standing cross-over high reverse fly β€” demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Delts

Secondary muscles

Trapezius, Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids

How to do cable standing cross-over high reverse fly

  1. Attach a D-handle to each side of a cable machine at shoulder height.

  2. Stand in the middle of the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides, palms facing forward.

  4. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.

  5. Engage your shoulder muscles and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the handles towards the front of your body.

  6. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Delts

Secondary

TrapeziusRhomboidsRear Deltoids

Related exercises

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