Cable fly (low to high)
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Cable fly (low to high). Sweep the handles in front of you: down toward the lower chest or up toward the upper chest. Return slowly.
How to do this exercise: Cable fly (low to high)Setup · movement · load
- Set your position
Set pulleys high for high-to-low flyes, low for low-to-high flyes. Take a split stance and soften elbows.
- Make the movement
Sweep the handles in front of you: down toward the lower chest or up toward the upper chest. Return slowly.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not turn the fly into a press or arch your lower back.
Log the number shown on the machine. Pulley ratios vary, so compare results on the same machine.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Machine-displayed load
Main muscles
Upper chest
Supporting muscles
Front deltoids
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Set pulleys high for high-to-low flyes, low for low-to-high flyes. Take a split stance and soften elbows.
- Sweep the handles in front of you: down toward the lower chest or up toward the upper chest. Return slowly.
Common mistakes
- Do not turn the fly into a press or arch your lower back.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.