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REAR FLYS - CABLE

CORRECT FORM

1) Grab a lower cable pulley. Your palm should be facing your body.

The foot that is furthest from the pulley should be slightly in front of the other foot.

2) Lift the pulley in a diagonal direction from the level of the hip on the side closest to the pulley across your body and over your opposite side shoulder.

Move at the shoulder joint.

4) Lower the weight slowly in the opposite direction as you return to the starting position.

5) Inhale as you lower the weight, exhale as you lift the weight.

Top View of the Movement:

 

MUSCLES USED
Primary
Posterior portion of the deltoid muscle
Infraspinatus
Secondary
Middle Deltoid
Middle trapezius, Lower trapezius, Rhomboids
Upper trapezius
Triceps


SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS/PRECAUTIONS
This form of the shoulder fly places more stress on the posterior deltoid at the beginning of the movement moreso than the dumbbell form of this exercise. Therefore, start slowly for the first few rep before you increase the speed of the lift.


EFFECTIVENESS

The rear deltoid raise or shoulder fly in some form is a highly effective way to target the posterior deltoid. This exercise creates more tension on the shoulder than using a dumbbell and is also safer because you do not have to bend over placing your back in a vulnerable position.


HELPFUL WITH TRAINING FOR

Bodybuilding, boxing, martial arts, tennis (backhand), swimming
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