Shoulders shrug during the fly
Upper traps initiate instead of posterior delts and rhomboids.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Cable Reverse Fly
Coaching cues
- Cables crossed at chest height; stand in the center
- Arms slightly bent; open wide in a reverse fly arc
- Squeeze rear delts and rhomboids at end range
- Control the return — resist the cables pulling arms together
Common faults 2
Elbows bend too much — becomes a row
Elbow flexion reduces the rear delt lever arm.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗