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Incline Cable Fly

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

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Muscles worked

PrimaryChest
SecondaryShoulders

Upper chest and front delts.

Setup and loading

Bench at about 45 degrees.

How to do the incline cable fly step by step

  1. Incline 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 and return slowly.

Form cues

  • Elbows slightly bent
  • Squeeze at the top

Common mistakes

  • Going too low
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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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