Cable lying fly
The cable lying fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles. It involves lying on a flat bench with cables set at a low position, bringing the handles together in a wide arc motion to engage the chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows to reduce strain on the joints.
- Focus on squeezing the chest muscles at the top of the movement.
- Maintain a controlled motion throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- rotator cuff issues
- severe chest pain
Also known as
Croci ai cavi su panca piana, cable chest fly, lying cable fly