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Flat Bench Cable Fly

A flyes exercise that works the chest. Intermediate level, using cable.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryChest

Pecs.

Setup and loading

Low pulleys aligned with your chest.

How to do the flat bench cable fly step by step

  1. Place a flat bench between two low pulleys.
  2. Lie down with a handle in each hand and your arms open.
  3. Bring your hands together over your chest in an arc and return slowly.

Form cues

  • Elbows slightly bent
  • Constant tension

Common mistakes

  • Losing tension at the top
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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