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CableCategory
strength
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
5.5
Force
push
Cable Supine Reverse Fly is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Trapezius and Rhomboids.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Attach a D-handle to a low pulley cable machine and lie face down on a flat bench.
Grasp the D-handle with each hand, palms facing down, and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
Keeping your arms straight, raise them out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Recruiting larger muscle groups to "help" move the weight instead of isolating Delts — swinging momentum or shifting the torso takes tension off the muscle this exercise is meant to train.
Locking out too fast or letting the elbows drift outward under load — controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase is where most of the muscle-building stimulus happens.
Standing too close to or too far from the pulley, which changes the resistance curve and can take tension off the target muscle at the top or bottom of the rep.
Progressing the load or reps too quickly before technique is consistent across every rep of every set.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Cable Supine Reverse Fly is classified as a Intermediate strength exercise, so lifters with some training experience who already have basic technique and stability in place — beginners can work up to it, but should master fundamental Shoulders movements first. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Shoulders movements in a balanced routine.
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