How to do a cable low chest fly
About cable low chest fly
TIER
1
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
cable
TARGET MUSCLES
chest, frontShoulder
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Cable Machine: Adjust the cable pulleys to their highest position.
- Attachment: Attach a D-handle to each pulley.
- Stance: Stand between the two pulleys with a staggered stance, feet shoulder-width apart, and one foot slightly forward for stability.
- Grip: Reach forward and grasp a handle in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Body Position: Step forward, lean slightly forward from your hips, keeping your back straight, chest up, and core engaged.
The Lift:
- Initiate the Fly: With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your lower torso in an upward arcing motion. Focus on contracting your chest muscles as your hands come together.
- Squeeze and Hold: Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your chest muscles for maximum contraction.
- Controlled Return: Slowly return your arms to the starting position, extending your elbows and resisting the pull of the cables.
Tips:
- Elbow Bend: Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the entire movement to protect your joints.
- Focus on the Chest: Concentrate on using your chest muscles rather than just moving your arms.
- Control the Movement: Perform the exercise with a slow and controlled tempo, avoiding any jerking or swinging motions.
Alternatives
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ChestFront Shoulder
Seated Fly Machine
cable lying fly
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BenchCable
cable incline fly
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Crossover Cable
bench dip
ChestFront Shoulder
Bench
cable standing fly
ChestFront Shoulder
Crossover Cable
cable low chest fly
ChestFront Shoulder
Cable
dumbbell fly
ChestFront Shoulder
DumbbellBench
cable standing crossovers
ChestFront Shoulder
Crossover Cable
machine incline chest press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Incline Chest Press Machine
chest tap push up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None
barbell paused bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench PressBarbell
barbell bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press+1
decline push up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench
cable incline bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
CableBench
dips between chair
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None
dumbbell close grip bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BenchDumbbell
dumbbell bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BenchDumbbell
machine high incline hammer chest press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
High Incline Chest Press Machine
machine chest press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Chest Press Machine
resistance band push up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Resistance Band
machine seated dip
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Seated Dip Machine
wide grip push-up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None
barbell paused decline bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press
chest dips
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Dip Bar
bench dip on floor
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Bench
assisted chest dip
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Resistance BandDip Bar
barbell incline bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press
cable bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
CableBench
barbell paused incline bench press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
BarbellBench Press
push up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None
machine decline chest press
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
Decline Chest Press Machine
clap push up
ChestTricepsFront Shoulder
None
push-up row
ChestBackBiceps+4
Dumbbell