Reverse Cable Fly vs Band Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions vs 465. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Band Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions compared to 465 for Band Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Band Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 465 sessions |
How to Do Reverse Cable Fly
Reverse Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the grip to bring your arms beside your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your wings, the trapezius muscle will be used instead of the rear shoulder, so please be careful.
For a full Reverse Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Reverse Cable Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Band Front Raise
Band Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure your palms are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.
For a full Band Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Band Front Raise?
Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions against 465 for Band Front Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Reverse Cable Fly loads rear delts and traps, and Band Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Band Front Raise needs a resistance band.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Reverse Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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