Cable standing fly
The cable standing 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 body, mimicking a hugging motion.
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 muscle contraction.
- Adjust the cable height to target different parts of the pectorals.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- chest injuries
Also known as
Croci ai cavi in piedi, chest fly, cable fly, esercizi petto