Low-to-High Cable Flyes

Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders

Quick Cues

1

Cables set low

2

Bring hands up and together

3

Squeeze upper chest

4

Control the return

Equipment Needed

Cable Machine

Set both cable pulleys to the lowest position and attach single-grip handles.
Grab a handle in each hand and step forward into a staggered stance.
Start with your arms down at your sides, elbows slightly bent, palms facing forward.
Brace your core and keep a slight forward lean.
Sweep both handles up and together in a wide arc, bringing them to meet at about eye level.
Squeeze your upper chest at the top and hold for a moment.
Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Setting the pulley too high

Leaning back excessively

Using too much shoulder and not enough chest

Pro Tips

Set the cables low and pull upward to target the upper chest

Finish with your hands at chin height for peak upper chest contraction

Use a lighter weight and focus on the squeeze

Your Progress

Variations

High-to-Low Cable Fly

Incline Dumbbell Flyes

Cable Crossover