Reverse Cable Fly vs Cable Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Cable Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions compared to 1,771 for Reverse Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Cable 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 Cable Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Cable Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 3,187 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 Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. 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 Cable Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Cable Front Raise?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Reverse Cable Fly loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Front Raise need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Cable Front Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Reverse Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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