Cable Incline Cross Rear Fly Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Infraspinatus, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Incline Rear Fly
How to: Cable Incline Cross Rear Fly
- Start by setting the cables at a low position.
- Adjust the seat height to ensure your arms can extend comfortably.
- Stand or sit with your back straight, pulling the cables across your body.
- Keep a slight bend in the elbows and lift the cables outward in a reverse fly motion.
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the lift, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight which can lead to improper form.
- Rounding the shoulders instead of keeping them back.
- Not engaging the core for stability.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated for more stability.
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands to reduce strain.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent to avoid elbow strain.
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