Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Cross-Body Cable Rear-Delt Fly

A accessory isolation movement for shoulders.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

back

Set up

Prepare the cross-body cable rear-delt fly station and choose a load that permits full control.

Execute

Reach across for a shoulder-height cable and open the arm without trunk rotation

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep the elbow softly bent
• Use a repeatable pain-free range.

Common mistakes

• Twisting to create range
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.