Shoulders · Cable

Single-Arm Reverse Fly (Cable)

One arm, constant cable tension on the rear delt.

Single-Arm Reverse Fly (Cable) exercise demonstration
ShouldersSecondary: BackCable

How to do it

  1. Stand side-on to a low-to-mid cable and grab the handle with the far hand across your body.
  2. Keep a slight elbow bend and sweep your arm out and across to the side.
  3. Squeeze the rear delt at the end of the arc.
  4. Return slowly across your body, then switch arms.

The one cue that matters

Move only at the shoulder, keep your torso still so the rear delt does the work.

Muscles worked

The Single-Arm Reverse Fly (Cable) is a Shoulders-first movement, with Back working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your shoulders volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Single-Arm Reverse Fly (Cable) work?

The Single-Arm Reverse Fly (Cable) primarily works the Shoulders with Back assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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