Cable Incline Fly

Cable Incline Fly

Description

This exercise involves lying on an incline bench and using cables to perform a fly motion, targeting the chest muscles. It is a variation of the traditional dumbbell incline fly and provides a different type of resistance.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Incline Fly Instructions

  1. Adjust the bench to a 30-45 degree incline.
  2. Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  3. Slowly lay back on the bench, keeping your core engaged and your back flat against the bench.
  4. Extend your arms out to the sides, with a slight bend in your elbows.
  5. Bring the dumbbells together above your chest, squeezing your chest muscles as you do so.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  7. Repeat for desired number of reps.

Cable Incline Fly Form & Visual

Cable Incline Fly

Cable Incline Fly Benefits

  • Targets the upper chest muscles
  • Helps to improve chest definition and shape
  • Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional dumbbell flys
  • Provides constant tension throughout the movement
  • Can be easily adjusted to target different areas of the chest

Cable Incline Fly Muscles Worked

  • Chest muscles (pectoralis major)
  • Shoulder muscles (anterior deltoids)

Cable Incline Fly Variations & Alternatives