Eccentryx / Exercise Atlas / shoulders

High-cable reverse fly

Cables high, arms cross at start, ribs down.

Muscles

Primary
rear delts
Supporting
mid back

Mechanics

Pattern
rear-delt isolation
Equipment
cable
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Rear delts open the arms without pulling through the low back.
Progression
Add control at full open position before load.
Regression
Use reverse pec deck if cable setup is busy.

Watch for

  • Over-rowing
  • Arching to finish the rep

Substitutions

  • Reverse pec deck
  • Chest-supported rear delt raise
  • Face pull
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