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Cable Incline Chest Fly

Isolate and sculpt your upper chest with this focused fly. Feel the burn as you target each side for balanced strength!

The Cable Incline Chest Fly is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: incline bench, single handle attachment and cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Incline Bench
Incline Bench
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

Cable Incline Chest Fly Muscles Worked

Primary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)

How to do the Cable Incline Chest Fly

  1. Set an adjustable bench to an incline of about 30-45 degrees and place it in between the towers of a cable crossover machine.

  2. Select the weight on the stack and attach the handles to the low pulleys on both sides of the machine.

  3. Sit on the bench and grip both handles with a neutral or slight palms-up grip, with your arms extended toward the floor and a slight bend in the elbows.

  4. Lean back and press your shoulders, head, and back flat against the bench. Your feet should remain flat on the floor for stability.

  5. Keep a slight arc in your elbows and exhale as you bring your hands together in a wide arc motion until they meet above your chest. The movements should resemble hugging a tree, with the arms moving in the same plane as your shoulders.

  6. Inhale as you reverse the movement with control, allowing your arms to follow the same wide arc and return to the starting position. The tension in the cables should keep your chest muscles engaged throughout the motion.

  7. Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining tension and control for effective muscle engagement.

Remember to perform this exercise with proper form and controlled movement to prevent shoulder injuries and to maximize pectoral engagement. It is best to start with lighter weights until you become comfortable with the movement pattern.

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Cable Incline Chest Fly FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Incline Chest Fly work?

The Cable Incline Chest Fly mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Incline Chest Fly?

Incline bench, single handle attachment and cable machine.

Is the Cable Incline Chest Fly a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Cable Incline Chest Fly go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Incline Chest Fly variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Incline Fly, Cable Alternative Fly, Cable Bench Press and Cable Bench Decline Chest Fly.

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