A cable chest fly performed from a high to low angle, targeting the lower chest.
- +Targets lower chest
- +Provides constant tension
- +Adjustable resistance
- –Risk of shoulder strain if done incorrectly
- –Can be challenging for beginners
This exercise targets:
Chest
Lower Chest
Middle Chest
Serratus
Upper Chest
Shoulders
Front Delts
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set pulleys high above shoulders and attach single handles
- Stand centered, stagger your stance, step forward to create light tension
- Lean slightly forward, soften knees, chest up, shoulders down and back
- Start with arms out to the sides, elbows softly bent, wrists neutral
- Sweep hands down and in an arc toward your low chest/upper abs (hugging motion)
- Squeeze chest at the bottom, brief pause; keep elbow bend the same
- Return slowly along the same arc to a chest stretch; exhale down, inhale up; avoid shrugging or swinging