Back exercise

Cable Reverse Fly

How to do the Cable Reverse Fly with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand facing twin pulley cables positioned close together and approximately shoulder height. Point elbows outward with arms straight or slightly bent. Pull stirrups out to sides, maintaining stiff elbow position throughout exercise. Return to original position and repeat.
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Illustration showing the Cable Reverse Fly
Targets

Muscles worked

Back muscle Back Primary Biceps muscle Biceps Secondary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Crossover cable Crossover cable
Technique

How to do the Cable Reverse Fly

  1. 1 Stand facing twin pulley cables positioned close together and approximately shoulder height. Point elbows outward with arms straight or slightly bent.
  2. 2 Pull stirrups out to sides, maintaining stiff elbow position throughout exercise. Return to original position and repeat.