Chest fly · Coached in Recomp

Low-to-high cable fly

The low-to-high cable fly is a beginner chest fly exercise for your chest and shoulders, using cable stack.

Main muscles
Chest, Shoulders
Equipment
Cable stack
Level
Beginner
Low-to-high cable fly, starting position
Start
Low-to-high cable fly, end position
Finish

Setup

Set both pulleys at the bottom. Step forward with a handle in each hand, palms facing forward.

How to do it

  1. With a slight bend in your elbows, sweep your hands up and together to chin height.
  2. Squeeze your upper chest.
  3. Lower slowly back to the stretch.

Coaching cues

  • Think scooping upward, not pressing.
  • Keep the elbow bend fixed.

Common mistakes

  • Shrugging your shoulders up.
  • Going so heavy it turns into a front raise.

Make it easier or harder

EasierCable fly

Alternatives to the low-to-high cable fly

Cable fly Cable stack Chest press machine Chest press machine Dumbbell bench press Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell floor press Dumbbells Dumbbell fly Dumbbells, Flat bench Incline dumbbell press Dumbbells, Adjustable bench