Reverse Cable Fly vs Pec Deck Rear Delt
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Reverse Cable Fly is cable-driven, Pec Deck Rear Delt is pin-loaded.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Pec Deck Rear Delt and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Pec Deck Rear Delt: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions compared to 1,771 for Reverse Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Pec Deck Rear Delt 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Pec Deck Rear Delt |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 21,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt
Pec Deck Rear Delt Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the equipment while keeping your arms straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your shoulder blades, the trapezius muscles will be used instead of the rear shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Pec Deck Rear Delt guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Rear Delt exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Pec Deck Rear Delt?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions against 1,771 for Reverse Cable Fly. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Pec Deck Rear Delt need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Reverse Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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