Strength · Recomp guide

Incline Cable Flye

The incline cable flye is an intermediate strength exercise for your chest, using cable.

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Incline Cable Flye, starting position
Start
Incline Cable Flye, end position
Finish

Setup

Set an incline bench between two low cables. Lie back holding a handle in each hand above your chest, elbows slightly bent.

How to do it

  1. Lower your arms out to the sides in an arc.
  2. Stop at a comfortable chest stretch.
  3. Bring the handles together above your upper chest.
  4. Squeeze, then repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Constant tension from the cables.
  • Arms move as one piece.

Common mistakes

  • Bending the elbows more as you tire.
  • Letting the cables pull your arms too low.

Alternatives to the incline cable flye

Barbell bench press Barbell, Flat bench, Squat rack Dip Dip station Incline barbell press Barbell, Adjustable bench Cable fly Cable stack Chest press machine Chest press machine Dumbbell bench press Dumbbells, Flat bench