Which muscles does the low to high cable fly work?

The low to high cable fly mainly works your chest. It also involves your front delts.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the low to high cable fly in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Low to High Cable Fly: how to do it and muscles worked

The low to high cable fly mainly works your chest, with help from your front delts. You need a cable machine.

Muscles worked

Main

Chest

Helping

Front delts

How to do the low to high cable fly

1
Set both pulleys to the lowest position and hold a handle in each hand. Step forward into a split stance, lean slightly forward, with a soft bend in your elbows.
2
Sweep your arms up and across in a scooping arc until your hands meet at about eye level. Squeeze your upper chest, then lower back down under control.
3
Lower for about three seconds with a breath in, and exhale as you lift. Keep your torso still and do not swing the weight with your legs.

Form tip: Think of lifting with your chest, not your hands; avoid shrugging your shoulders toward your ears.

Common questions

Which muscles does the low to high cable fly work?: The low to high cable fly mainly works your chest. It also involves your front delts.
What equipment do I need for the low to high cable fly?: You need a cable machine.
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the low to high cable fly in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the weight and reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.