Reverse Cable Fly vs Floor Inverted 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 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Floor Inverted 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Reverse Cable Fly more often — 1,771 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Reverse Cable Fly loads rear delts and traps, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start. Move to Reverse Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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