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Cable Middle Fly

Cable Middle Fly: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, deltoids
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  1. Attach cables to both sides of a cable machine at chest height.
  2. Stand in the center of the machine with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides.
  4. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a slight forward lean.
  5. Engage your chest muscles and bring your arms forward in a sweeping motion.
  6. Pause for a moment at the center, then slowly return your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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