Exercise technique

cable incline fly

The cable incline fly is an isolation exercise targeting the upper chest (pectorals) using a cable machine. It involves opening and closing the arms in a fly motion while lying on an incline bench, providing constant tension throughout the movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the cable machine to a low position and attach the handles.
  2. Sit on an incline bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the floor.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  4. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, open your arms out to the sides in a controlled motion.
  5. Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. 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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