Exercise technique

cable one arm incline fly on exercise ball

The cable one arm incline fly on exercise ball is a chest exercise performed using a cable machine and an exercise ball, targeting the pectorals while also engaging the deltoids and triceps. The exercise requires balance and coordination due to the unstable surface of the exercise ball and the unilateral movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back against an incline bench.
  2. Hold a cable handle in one hand with your arm extended and palm facing inward.
  3. Keeping a slight bend in your elbow, slowly lower your arm out to the side until your hand is in line with your shoulder.
  4. Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring your arm back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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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