How to Do Incline Bench Cable Fly

Incline Bench Cable Fly is a chest exercise using bench and cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bench, Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Incline Bench Cable Fly

  1. 01Set an incline bench to 45 degrees between two low cable pulleys.
  2. 02Grip the handles and lie back on the bench with a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Arc the hands together over the upper chest until the knuckles nearly touch.
  4. 04Inhale as you open the arms wide to feel a stretch across the pectorals.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Incline Bench Cable 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

Line up the cable pulleys with the upper pec fibers by ensuring the cables pull from a low to high angle.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Incline Bench Cable Fly questions

What muscles does Incline Bench Cable Fly work?

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

How do you do Incline Bench Cable Fly correctly?

Set an incline bench to 45 degrees between two low cable pulleys. Grip the handles and lie back on the bench with a slight bend in the elbows. Arc the hands together over the upper chest until the knuckles nearly touch. Inhale as you open the arms wide to feel a stretch across the pectorals.

What is the A90 coach tip for Incline Bench Cable Fly?

Line up the cable pulleys with the upper pec fibers by ensuring the cables pull from a low to high angle.

Is Incline Bench Cable Fly suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Incline Bench Cable Fly?

Incline Bench Cable Fly uses bench and cable.

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