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Last updated March 2, 2026
Chest
Decline Fly (Cable)
Lie on decline bench. Fly cables together over lower chest. Good for defining lower pec line.
Quick facts
- Level
- Intermediate
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Moderate
- Hypertrophy
- High
- Calorie Burn
- Medium
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
Chest
Secondary
Front Shoulders
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
CableAdjustable Bench
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Lying
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Adjust the cable machine to a low position.
- Attach the handles to the cables and select the appropriate weight.
- Step 2Position Yourself
- Lie on a decline bench, securing your feet under the footpads.
- Grab the handles with both hands and extend your arms above your chest.
- Step 3Engage Your Core
- Keep your core tight and your back flat against the bench.
- Ensure your head is in a neutral position, looking straight up.
- Step 4Open Your Arms
- Slowly lower your arms out to the sides, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
- Keep your movements controlled and avoid letting the weights pull your arms too far back.
- Step 5Squeeze and Return
- Once your arms are at shoulder level, squeeze your chest muscles and bring the handles back together above your chest.
- Focus on using your chest muscles to perform the movement.
- Step 6Repeat
- Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout each rep.
- Step 7Finish the Exercise
- After completing your reps, carefully release the handles and sit up.
- Ensure you safely adjust the weights and clear the area.
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