Cable Middle Fly Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Pectoralis Major
Equipment
Cable
Body Part
Chest
Primary Muscle
Pectoralis Major
Secondary Muscles
Deltoid Lateral, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Biceps Brachii
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Cable Chest Fly

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Middle Fly

  1. Set the cables at shoulder height.
  2. Stand in the center of the cable machine with one handle in each hand.
  3. With a slight bend in the elbows, pull the handles together in front of your chest.
  4. Squeeze your chest at the peak of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing the elbows to flare out too wide.
  • Overextending the arms and putting strain on shoulders.
  • Using momentum rather than controlled motion.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise with lighter weights or resistance.
  • Change the angle of the cables to reduce strain.

Tips

  • Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
  • Avoid using too much weight to maintain form.
  • Focus on squeezing the chest muscles together at the peak of the movement.

Cable Middle Fly Alternatives

Tags

chest
strength
pectoralis
cable
exercise
fitness

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