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Cable rear delt fly

A isolation exercise for the rear delts, with help from the upper back. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksRear deltsUpper back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Two pulleys at shoulder height, cross the cables.
  2. Sweep the arms out and back
  3. Soft elbows, no shrug

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