Reverse Cable Fly vs Band Front Raise

Maximizing 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.

Customize Your Shoulder Workout: Explore the Benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise for Better Comparison.

Planfit Users' Choice about Reverse Cable Fly vs Band Front Raise : Which is Better?

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.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Reverse Cable Fly and Band Front Raise differ in the muscles they load, 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 differsReverse Cable FlyBand Front Raise
Muscles workedrear delts and trapsfront delts
Equipmenta machinea resistance band
Difficulty5 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,771 sessions465 sessions

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How to Reverse Cable Fly

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Reverse Cable Fly muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Pull the grip to bring your arms beside your body.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. If you excessively fold your wings, the trapezius muscle will be used instead of the rear shoulder, so please be careful.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Reverse Cable Fly, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Reverse Cable Fly Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Reverse Cable Fly methods?Exercise Guide

How to Band Front Raise

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Band Front Raise muscles worked: Shoulder

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  2. 2. Make sure your palms are facing down towards the floor.
  3. 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
  4. 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.

Coach's Comment

  1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Band Front Raise, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Band Front Raise Guide page of our blog!

Do you want to know more about Band Front Raise methods?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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