Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly
Target your chest with Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Flyes. Build strength and definition with controlled movements.
The Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: neutral grip attachment and cable machine.
Required Equipment


Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly
Set up the cable machine by attaching the handles to the high pulleys on each side.
Stand in the center between both pulleys with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees for stability.
Grasp each handle with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
Keeping your elbows slightly bent, bring the handles together in front of you in a smooth arc motion, squeezing your chest as the handles meet.
Pause briefly at the end of the movement and contract your chest muscles fully.
Slowly reverse the motion, returning your arms back to the starting position without letting the weight rest until you complete your set.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips: Keep your core engaged and back straight during the exercise to avoid using momentum, ensuring that the movement is driven by the chest muscles. Do not lock your elbows, maintain a slight bend throughout the exercise, which helps to protect your elbow joints and maintain tension on your chest muscles. Control the movement both on the way in and the way out to maximize the muscular contraction and the effectiveness of the exercise.
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Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly work?
The Cable Standing Neutral-Grip 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 Standing Neutral-Grip Fly?
Neutral grip attachment and cable machine.
Is the Cable Standing Neutral-Grip 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 Standing Neutral-Grip Fly go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Standing Neutral-Grip Fly variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Fly, Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Low Chest Fly, Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest Fly and Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly.
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