cable one arm decline chest fly

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with cable.

cable one arm decline chest fly demonstration
cable one arm decline chest fly — demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do cable one arm decline chest fly

  1. Attach a D-handle to a low pulley cable machine and set the bench to a decline angle.

  2. Lie down on the bench with your head towards the machine and grab the handle with your right hand.

  3. Extend your arm straight up above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbow.

  4. With a controlled motion, lower your arm out to the side until your hand is in line with your shoulder.

  5. Pause for a moment, then reverse the motion and bring your arm back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to your left arm and repeat the exercise.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

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