Cable Fly with Chest Supported Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Chest Fly on Chest Supported Bench
How to: Cable Fly with Chest Supported
- Sit on a chest-supported bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the cables or handles with both hands and extend your arms towards the sides.
- Keeping your elbows slightly bent, slowly bring your arms together in front of you until they are in line with your chest.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control over the motion.
- Repeat for desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the elbows slightly bent.
- Lifting too heavy, which can strain the shoulders.
- Not engaging the chest muscles properly.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight if you experience any discomfort.
- Perform the fly with a single cable for more control.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the bench throughout the movement.
- Do not allow your arms to go too far back, maintain a slight bend in the elbows.
Cable Fly with Chest Supported Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
fly
pectoralis major
cable
intermediate