Reverse Cable Flyes / Crossovers
How to Do Reverse Cable Flyes / Crossovers
- Adjust the cables so that the handles sit at chest height.
- Grip the handle, across your body in a neutral grip, with both hands.
- Keeping only a slight bend at your elbow, pull the cable back across your body using the muscles in your back.
- Hold the flexed position for a full second before allowing the cable to pull you slowly back to the starting position.
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Reverse Cable Flyes / Crossovers Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Reverse Cable Flyes / Crossovers targets upper back & lower traps and also works middle back / lats. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: cable station and full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Upright kettlebell front rows, scapula / scap pulls / pull ups and gymnastic ring pull-ups / pullups. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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