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High-to-Low Cable Fly

An isolation cable exercise for the lower pectoralis major.

  • Chest
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainLower pectoralis major
AlsoAnterior deltoid

Setup

The downward path biases the lower chest fibers.

How to do it well

  • Set the pulleys high
  • Sweep the handles down and together
  • Squeeze low in front of the hips

Common mistakes

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

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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.