How to Do Cable Low Fly

Cable Low Fly is a chest exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Low Fly

  1. 01Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and grip the handles with palms facing forward.
  2. 02Step one foot forward to create a staggered stance and lean the torso slightly into the movement.
  3. 03Sweep the handles upward and inward toward the center of the chest while maintaining a fixed elbow angle.
  4. 04Squeeze the pectoral muscles at shoulder height where the hands nearly touch.
  5. 05Reverse the arc slowly until the hands are back at hip level and the chest is stretched.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Low Fly

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to protect the biceps tendon and keep the tension on the sternal pec fibers.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Low Fly questions

What muscles does Cable Low Fly work?

Cable Low Fly is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Low Fly correctly?

Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and grip the handles with palms facing forward. Step one foot forward to create a staggered stance and lean the torso slightly into the movement. Sweep the handles upward and inward toward the center of the chest while maintaining a fixed elbow angle. Squeeze the pectoral muscles at shoulder height where the hands nearly touch. Reverse the arc slowly until the hands are back at hip level and the chest is stretched.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Low Fly?

Maintain a slight bend in the elbows to protect the biceps tendon and keep the tension on the sternal pec fibers.

Is Cable Low Fly suitable for beginners?

Cable Low Fly is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Low Fly?

Cable Low Fly uses cable.

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