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cable middle fly

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

Steps

Step 1

Attach cables to both sides of a cable machine at chest height.

Step 2

Stand in the center of the machine with one foot slightly in front of the other.

Step 3

Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides.

Step 4

Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a slight forward lean.

Step 5

Engage your chest muscles and bring your arms forward in a sweeping motion.

Step 6

Pause for a moment at the center, then slowly return your arms back 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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