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cable isolation Activity intensity • Moderate ✓ knee safe ✓ shoulder safe ✓ lower back safe ✓ wrist safe

Seated or Standing Cable Fly

Primary Muscles: chest

Secondary Stabilisers: anterior deltoid

DEFAULT REP RANGE
10-15 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
75s
DIFFICULTY
beginner

Biomechanical Coaching Cues

  • Set both pulleys at chest height and step forward into a staggered stance.
  • Maintain a soft 15 degree bend in your elbows locked throughout the movement.
  • Bring your hands together in a wide hugging arc until your wrists meet.
  • Pause for one full second at peak contraction before returning under control.

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