Standing Cable Crossover Rear Delt Fly

Developing the rear deltoid (shoulder) can be quite challenging to balance out the physique, as it is for myself.  There are few movements that isolate the posterior delts, but when they are mastered look out.  There’s always time to smolder the shoulder to enhance their rounded appearance.

Horizontal arm abduction, as in the standing rear delt cable fly, is most important in sport and shoulder development that requires the arms to be pulled back while in line with the shoulders.  All details and video description in the links attached.

The LIFT LOWDOWN:

When- Do the standing rear delt cable fly at the end of your shoulder workout.

With- Precede the standing rear delt crossover fly with exercises that target the middle and front felt, such as presses, lateral raises and front raises.

What- Five major muscles are involved: Posterior Deltoids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Rhomboid, Trapezius

How- Do 3-4 sets of 10-15 reps for starters

STANDING CABLE CROSSOVER REAR DELT FLY 

TIP:  The farther you bring your arms (elbows), the more you invoke your rear deltoids and mid-back muscles.  Thus, a full range of motion is needed for maximum shortening of the primary muscles.