Cable Lying Fly Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Chest Fly
How to: Cable Lying Fly
- Begin lying on a bench with a cable in each hand, arms extended above you.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, open your arms wide until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- Bring the cables back together above your chest, squeezing your pectorals at the top of the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
- Using too heavy a weight, leading to improper form.
- Not controlling the movement back to the starting position.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weight cables to reduce strain.
- Modify the range of motion based on comfort.
Tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Pull your arms together using your chest muscles rather than your arms.
- Do not let the cables rest on the pulleys; keep tension on the cables.
Cable Lying Fly Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
pectorals
cables
upper body
muscle building