Cable Fly

An isolation cable exercise for the pectoralis major.

  • Chest
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainPectoralis major
AlsoAnterior deltoid

Setup

Keep a soft fixed elbow bend and think of hugging the arms together.

How to do it well

  • Take a staggered stance and lean slightly forward
  • Sweep the handles down and together
  • Squeeze at full adduction

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum from the torso
  • Bending the elbows into a press

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.