Cable fly
Chest · Machine · also front of the shoulders
Set up
A cable machine with both pulleys set at about shoulder height and a handle on each.
Steps
- Hold a handle in each hand and step forward, one foot ahead of the other.
- Start with your arms out to the sides, elbows slightly bent, chest up.
- Bring your hands together in front of your chest in a wide, hugging arc.
- Open your arms slowly back out until you feel a light stretch across your chest.
Keep in mind
- Keep the same slight bend in your elbows
- Move at the shoulders, not the elbows
- Only stretch as far as is comfortable
Common mistake
Bending your elbows more and turning it into a press. Keep them softly bent and go lighter.
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or sharp joint pain. Get medical help if it doesn't settle.