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High to Low Cable Fly.

Cable fly from high pulleys targeting the lower chest fibers.

Also known as: High Cable Fly, Decline Cable Crossover

BeginnerCable machine
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75 s
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Set both pulleys above shoulder height

  2. Step 02

    Grip a handle in each hand and step forward

  3. Step 03

    Start with arms out high and slightly bent

  4. Step 04

    Pull the handles down and together at the waist

  5. Step 05

    Squeeze the lower chest at the bottom

  6. Step 06

    Return slowly to the high stretched position

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Finish with the hands meeting low near the hips

  • Keep a consistent elbow bend

  • Avoid shrugging the shoulders up

Common questions

Questions, answered.

What is the High to Low Cable Fly?
Cable fly from high pulleys targeting the lower chest fibers.
What muscles does the High to Low Cable Fly work?
The High to Low Cable Fly primarily works your lower chest. It also recruits your front delts as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the High to Low Cable Fly?
You need a cable machine to perform the High to Low Cable Fly.
How many sets and reps should I do for the High to Low Cable Fly?
A typical prescription for the High to Low Cable Fly is 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps. Rest about 45–75 seconds between sets.
Is the High to Low Cable Fly good for beginners?
Yes. The High to Low Cable Fly is a beginner-friendly movement, so it is a good choice when you are starting out, as long as you keep the load light and focus on form.

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