Single-arm cable rear delt fly

Cable, single handle

Also called single arm rear delt cable fly

Single-arm cable rear delt fly, start positionSingle-arm cable rear delt fly, end position
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Stand side-on to a cable at shoulder height and hold the handle with the arm across the body, then sweep the arm out and back to shoulder height.

  1. Slight bend in the elbow
  2. Lead with the elbow, sweep wide
  3. Stretch the rear delt at the start

Movement

Pattern
Rear delt raise
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Cable

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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