Reverse Cable Fly vs Cable Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Cable Shoulder Press: 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 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Cable Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 179 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 Shoulder Press
Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- Push your arms up with both hands.
- Do not fully lock your arms, hold for a moment at the peak,
- then slowly lower them to shoulder height.
Coach's Tips
- Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the back. Control it slowly without any bouncing.
For a full Cable Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Cable Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions against 179 for Cable Shoulder Press. 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 Cable Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Reverse Cable Fly loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Cable Shoulder Press need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine.
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