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Cable Middle Fly

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Pectorals accessibility Chest
Deltoids Triceps

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Cable Middle Fly is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Deltoids and Triceps.

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1

Attach cables to both sides of a cable machine at chest height.

2

Stand in the center of the machine with one foot slightly in front of the other.

3

Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides.

4

Keep a slight bend in your elbows and maintain a slight forward lean.

5

Engage your chest muscles and bring your arms forward in a sweeping motion.

6

Pause for a moment at the center, then slowly return your arms back to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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