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Cable one arm lateral bent-over

The cable one arm lateral bent-over exercise targets the pectoral muscles by using a cable machine. The exercise involves bending over at the waist and performing a lateral fly motion with one arm, which isolates the chest muscles effectively.

How to perform: Cable one arm lateral bent-over

At a glance

Area
Chest
Main muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Serratus anterior
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Maintain a slight bend in the elbow throughout the movement.
  • Keep your core engaged to support your lower back.
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on muscle contraction.

What to watch out for

  • shoulder injuries
  • lower back pain
  • rotator cuff issues

Also known as

Croci ai cavi con un braccio piegato, single-arm cable fly, one-arm cable chest fly

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