cable low fly
cable low fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Attach the handles to the low pulleys of a cable machine and select an appropriate weight.
Step 2
Stand in the middle of the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
Step 3
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Step 4
Maintaining control, slowly bring your arms forward in a sweeping motion, crossing them in front of your body.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, feeling the stretch in your chest muscles.
Step 6
Reverse the motion and slowly return your arms to the starting position, keeping tension on your chest muscles throughout.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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