Exercise technique

cable incline fly (on stability ball)

The cable incline fly on a stability ball is a chest isolation exercise that uses cables and a stability ball to target the pectoral muscles while also engaging the core and stabilizer muscles. The instability of the ball increases the balance and coordination required.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Set up a stability ball at an incline angle.
  2. Attach the cable handles to the high pulleys of a cable machine.
  3. Sit on the stability ball facing away from the machine, with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  4. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
  5. Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  6. With a controlled motion, bring your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  7. Continue the motion until your arms are parallel to the ground.
  8. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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