Exercise technique

lever seated fly

The lever seated fly is a machine-based exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, performed by bringing the handles together in front of the chest while seated.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles with a pronated grip and keep your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Exhale and push the handles forward, bringing them together in front of your chest.
  4. Pause for a moment, squeezing your chest muscles.
  5. Inhale and slowly return to the starting position, allowing your chest muscles to stretch.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Trapezius.

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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