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Cable Chest Fly

Constant-tension isolation for pec stretch and squeeze.

Muscles targeted

White = primary movers · gray = assisting muscles

Front

Back

Chestprimary
100%
Shoulderssecondary
45%
ChestShoulders

Form guide

Position-by-position cues — train the pattern before you load it.

01

Position 1

Set cables high or mid; step forward into a staggered stance.

02

Position 2

Slight elbow bend; bring hands together in a wide arc.

03

Position 3

Control the return to a deep stretch.

Coach cues

  • · Think hugging a tree — do not straighten elbows fully.
  • · Chest proud, shoulders down.