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cable standing fly

cable standing fly exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: cable.

cable standing fly exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
deltoids
Body part
chest
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

deltoids, triceps

How to perform

  1. Attach the handles to the cables at chest height.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from the cable machine.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
  4. Step forward slightly to create tension in the cables.
  5. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  6. With a slight bend in your elbows, slowly bring your arms forward and together in front of your chest.
  7. Squeeze your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
  8. Slowly reverse the movement, returning your arms to the starting position.
  9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.