Cable middle fly
The cable middle fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles. It involves standing between two cable stacks and bringing the handles together in front of the chest with a slight bend in the elbows.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in the elbows throughout the movement.
- Keep your core engaged to stabilize your body.
- Avoid using momentum to bring the handles together.
- Focus on squeezing the pectoral muscles at the peak of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- chest injuries
Also known as
Croci ai cavi alti, cable chest fly, cable pec fly