Demo & instructions
High-to-Low Cable Fly
Also known as: High Cable Fly, Downward Cable Fly, Decline Cable Fly
Instructions
A cable fly where your hands sweep from above shoulder height down toward your hips. The downward arc lines up with the lower and middle fibers of the chest.
- Movement
- Horizontal push
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–20 reps
Setup
- 1Set both pulleys above head height and hold a handle in each hand.
- 2Step forward into a staggered stance and hinge your torso forward just a little.
- 3Open your arms wide with a soft bend in the elbows and palms facing down and in.
Execution
- 1Sweep both hands down and inward in a wide arc, as if hugging a large barrel.
- 2Bring your hands together in front of your hips or lower belly.
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Strength
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