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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.
- Step 01
Set both pulleys above shoulder height
- Step 02
Grip a handle in each hand and step forward
- Step 03
Start with arms out high and slightly bent
- Step 04
Pull the handles down and together at the waist
- Step 05
Squeeze the lower chest at the bottom
- 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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