Cable Chest Fly
beginner Isolation
Primary Chest
Secondary
Front delts
Equipment
cable machine
Table of Contents
Set both cable pulleys to shoulder height and stand in the center with a handle in each hand. Step forward slightly into a staggered stance for balance. With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your chest in a wide arc, squeezing your pecs at the peak. Return slowly along the same arc until you feel a stretch across your chest.
Pro Tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout — never fully lock or collapse them
- Focus on squeezing your chest together at the top rather than pushing with your arms
- Control the eccentric — the stretch under tension is where the growth happens
Variations & alternatives
Useful tools
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