rear delt builder with the cable pulling from across your body, one arm at a
time
peaks tension in the stretched position, where a dumbbell reverse fly has
none: an arm hanging straight down has no moment arm at all
the horizontal line of pull keeps the work on the rear delt instead of handing
it to the traps
Execution
Stand facing a low cable pulley. Hinge forward at the hips until your torso is
roughly parallel to the floor. Take the handle in the hand opposite the cable,
letting your arm hang across your body into the full stretch.
raise your arm out and slightly back, leading with your elbow
keep a slight bend in the elbow throughout
stop when your arm reaches roughly parallel to the floor
lower it back down, letting the arm travel fully across your body
pause briefly in the stretched position to milk the tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
Focus on controlling the negative all the way into the stretch.
Purpose
rear delt builder with the cable pulling from across your body, one arm at a
time
peaks tension in the stretched position, where a dumbbell reverse fly has
none: an arm hanging straight down has no moment arm at all
the horizontal line of pull keeps the work on the rear delt instead of handing
it to the traps
Execution
Stand facing a low cable pulley. Hinge forward at the hips until your torso is
roughly parallel to the floor. Take the handle in the hand opposite the cable,
letting your arm hang across your body into the full stretch.
raise your arm out and slightly back, leading with your elbow
keep a slight bend in the elbow throughout
stop when your arm reaches roughly parallel to the floor
lower it back down, letting the arm travel fully across your body
pause briefly in the stretched position to milk the tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
Focus on controlling the negative all the way into the stretch.