Exercise technique

cable standing fly

The cable standing fly is a chest isolation exercise performed using a cable machine. It targets the pectoral muscles and also engages the deltoids and triceps. The movement requires good form, balance, and control to execute safely and effectively.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach the handles to the cables at chest height.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from the cable machine.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
  4. Step forward slightly to create tension in the cables.
  5. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  6. With a slight bend in your elbows, slowly bring your arms forward and together in front of your chest.
  7. Squeeze your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
  8. Slowly reverse the movement, returning your arms 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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