Exercise

Incline Cable Fly

What muscles do Incline Cable Flies work?

The Incline Cable Fly is an isolation exercise that primary targets your chest. It’s a strength exercise that uses push force. Incline Cable Flies also train these muscles:
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

How to do Incline Cable Fly

  • Adjust the cable pulleys to a low position
  • Choose an appropriate weight for the exercise
  • Stand in the center between the cable machines
  • Grasp the handles with your palms facing forward
  • Step forward slightly to create tension in the cables
  • Lean back against the incline bench at a comfortable angle
  • Extend your arms out to the sides while maintaining a slight bend in the elbows
  • Bring the handles together in front of your chest
  • Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement
  • Slowly return to the starting position

Benefits of the Incline Cable Fly

  • Develops chest muscles effectively
  • Increases shoulder stability
  • Enhances range of motion in the chest area
  • Promotes upper body strength
  • Allows for a varied workout routine

Tips for performing Incline Cable Fly

  • Start with a lighter weight to master the form
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the peak of the motion
  • Focus on the contraction in your chest
  • Breathe out when bringing the handles together and inhale when returning

What equipment is needed to perform Incline Cable Flies?

The equipment needed to perform Incline Cable Flies:
  • Cable
  • Bench

What type of exercise is the Incline Cable Fly?

It’s a strength movement, which makes it an effective exercise if you want to build muscle.

For how long you should do Incline Cable Flies?

Since the Incline Cable Fly is a strength exercise, we recommend you to do it for 40 seconds.