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§ L · Exercises · ShouldersUpdated 6/2026

Cable Cross over Revers Fly

A great isolation exercise for developing the rear deltoids using a cable machine.

Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Supporting muscles
Back

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand in the middle of the cable station and grasp the opposite cable handles so your arms cross in front of your chest. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and keep a slight bend in your knees.

  2. 02

    Grip the handles with your elbows slightly bent (~15–30°), brace your core, and hinge slightly at the hips while keeping your back neutral.

  3. 03

    Pull your arms out to the sides and slightly backward, keeping your shoulder blades pulled together throughout the movement. Focus on squeezing your rear deltoids, and avoid shrugging your shoulders or using momentum.

  4. 04

    Return your arms to the starting position under control, feeling the stretch in your rear deltoids, and prepare for the next repetition.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Cable Cross over Revers Fly is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your shoulders down and focus on pulling your shoulder blades together to minimize upper trapezius involvement. Use a lighter weight and a controlled tempo to better target the rear deltoids.

A great isolation exercise for developing the rear deltoids using a cable machine.

More exercises: Shoulders

§ 05 · Same muscles

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