Arms and calves · Regular
Incline Cable Fly
A fly on an incline bench between two low cables, keeping the upper chest under tension through the whole arc.
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- Works
- chest; also shoulders
- Kit
- Cable, Bench
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Set an incline bench between two low pulleys. Lie back with a handle in each hand, arms open wide with a soft bend in the elbows.
While you move
- Soft elbows, keep the angle
- Hug a barrel over your chest
- Hands meet above your chin
- Open slowly to a stretch
Avoid
- Turning it into a press
- Letting the cables pull your arms too far back
- Going too heavy for the arc
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders.