Exercise technique

cable supine reverse fly

The cable supine reverse fly is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoids, performed lying face down on a bench while using a cable machine. It emphasizes shoulder strength and stability, with secondary activation of the trapezius and rhomboids.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a D-handle to a low pulley cable machine and lie face down on a flat bench.
  2. Grasp the D-handle with each hand, palms facing down, and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Keeping your arms straight, raise them out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Trapezius, Rhomboids.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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