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Animated demo of Cable Lying Fly targeting Pectorals
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Cable Lying Fly

An exercise for the Chest - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partChest Target musclePectorals EquipmentCable

Step by step

  1. Attach the handles to the cables and lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the handles with your palms facing each other and your arms extended straight above your chest.
  3. Keeping a slight bend in your elbows, lower your arms out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
  4. Pause for a moment, then squeeze your chest muscles to bring your arms back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pectorals (primary)DeltoidsTriceps

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