Low Cable Fly

Setup

Set both cable pulleys to the lowest position and attach D-handles. Stand centered between the machines with feet hip-width apart, grasp a handle in each hand with palms facing forward, and step forward slightly to create tension in the cables with arms extended low and wide.

How to do it

1. Pull both handles upward and inward in a wide arc, bringing your hands together at chest height directly in front of you.
2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the entire movement and maintain that same angle.
3. Squeeze your chest hard at the top position where your hands meet for one second.
4. Lower the handles back down along the same arc path with control, feeling a stretch across your chest.
5. Keep your torso stable and avoid leaning or twisting as you move the cables.

Watch out for

• ✗Bending the elbows too much during the movement, which turns it into a pressing motion instead of a fly.
• ✗Using momentum or swinging the torso to move the weight rather than controlling it with the chest muscles.
• ✗Not bringing the hands high enough at the top, which reduces the contraction in the upper chest.