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cable incline fly

cable incline fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the cable machine to a low position and attach the handles.

Step 2

Sit on an incline bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the floor.

Step 3

Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight out in front of you.

Step 4

Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, open your arms out to the sides in a controlled motion.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

deltoidstriceps

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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