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One-arm cable reverse 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: Pulley at shoulder height, hold the handle with the far hand.
  2. Sweep the arm back to the side
  3. Return slowly across the body

Muscles worked

One-arm cable reverse fly: 3D figure mid-rep with the rear delts highlighted

Equipment

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