Lever seated fly
The lever seated fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles using a leverage machine. It involves sitting on the machine, grasping the handles, and bringing the arms together in a hugging motion to contract the chest muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Ensure your back is firmly against the pad.
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to bring the handles together.
- Focus on squeezing your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- chest injuries
- limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
pectoral machine fly, pec deck fly, chest fly machine, pectoral machine fly (Italian: pectoral machine fly)