Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly

Description

The cable standing alternate low fly is performed standing in the middle of a cable crossover with both pulleys set low. One arm at a time sweeps up and across the body in a fly motion. The low-to-high path nails the lower chest fibers and the alternating pattern allows full focus on each side.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly Instructions

  1. Stand in the center of a cable crossover with both cables set low.
  2. Hold a handle in each hand with palms facing forward.
  3. Step forward slightly to add tension.
  4. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  5. With a slight bend in the elbows, sweep one arm up and across your body.
  6. Bring the hand to about chest height in front of you.
  7. Squeeze the lower chest hard at the end range.
  8. Lower the arm slowly and alternate sides each rep.

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly Form & Visual

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly Benefits

  • Targets the lower chest
  • Constant cable tension
  • Alternating focus on each side
  • Helps fix chest imbalances
  • Builds chest detail
  • Strong lower pec isolation

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major (lower)
  • Front deltoid
  • Biceps brachii

Cable Standing Alternate Low Fly Variations & Alternatives