Chest · Isolation

High-to-Low Cable Fly

A cable fly from a high anchor that targets the lower fibers of the chest.

MAIN MUSCLE
Lower chest
ALSO WORKS
Front delts
EQUIPMENT
Cable
LEVEL
Beginner
REPS
12-15
TEMPO
2-1-2
THE FIGURE FROM THE APPWORKING MUSCLE

HOW TO DO IT

  1. Set the pulleys above head height and take a handle in each hand.

  2. Step forward into a staggered stance and lean slightly forward.

  3. Sweep the handles down and together in front of the hips.

  4. Return slowly until the arms are level with the shoulders.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Bending and extending the elbows so it turns into a press; keep a fixed soft bend.
  • Stretching too deep with heavy load; stop where you feel a stretch, not shoulder strain.

TIPS

  • Think of hugging a big tree and squeezing the chest at the top.

QUESTIONS

Which muscles does High-to-Low Cable Fly work?

The main muscle is Lower chest. It also works Front delts.

How many reps should I do?

FORGE suggests 12-15 reps for High-to-Low Cable Fly. The app adjusts sets and reps to your goal and level.

What can I do instead of High-to-Low Cable Fly?

These train the same muscles: Cable Crossover, Chest Dip, Decline Dumbbell Press.