Cable Seated Chest Fly 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
- Alternate Names
- Seated Chest Fly
How to: Cable Seated Chest Fly
- Set the cables to the lowest position and adjust the seat height.
- Sit down with a straight back and grab the handles with both hands.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, pull the cables together in front of you.
- Squeeze your chest muscles at the peak, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights that are too heavy, compromising form.
- Allowing shoulders to elevate instead of keeping them down.
- Not using a full range of motion.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you're new to the movement.
- Perform the exercise seated without the cable for increased stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and shoulders down.
- Focus on squeezing your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
- Control the cable return to avoid momentum.
Cable Seated Chest Fly Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
cable
pectorals
upper body
fitness