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cable cross-over revers fly

cable cross-over revers fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Attach a D-handle to each low pulley cable and stand in the middle of the cable crossover machine.

Step 2

Grasp the handles with a pronated grip (palms facing down) and take a step forward, positioning your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Bend your knees slightly and lean forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your abs engaged.

Step 4

With your arms extended out to the sides and slightly bent at the elbows, exhale and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the cables back and upward in a reverse fly motion.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

rhomboidstrapezius

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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