Lying Cable Fly

An isolation cable exercise for the pectoralis major.

  • Chest
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainPectoralis major
AlsoAnterior deltoid

Setup

The cables keep tension on the chest at the top where dumbbells lose it.

How to do it well

  • Lie on a flat bench between low pulleys
  • Open the arms with a fixed elbow bend
  • Hug the handles together over the chest

Common mistakes

  • Turning it into a press
  • Overstretching at the bottom

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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.