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standing machine chest fly

standing machine chest fly is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand facing the machine, adjust the rotating arms to chest height, and keep your feet shoulder-width apart for a stable stance.

Step 2

Grasp the handles with a full grip, keep a slight bend in your elbows, extend your arms out to the sides, and engage your core.

Step 3

Contract your chest muscles to bring the handles forward in an arching motion until they meet in front of your chest, without letting your wrists collide.

Step 4

Slowly return the handles to the starting position under control, feeling a full stretch in your pectorals without using momentum.

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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