Cable Fly (High-to-Low)
Cables from above, hands sweeping down — the lower-chest line, carved.
Lower ChestCable MachineIntermediate
Setup
- Pulleys set high, one handle each hand, staggered stance.
- Slight forward lean, small fixed elbow bend.
How To Do It
- Sweep hands down and together to hip height.
- Squeeze the chest one full second at the bottom.
- Return on the same arc, feeling the stretch.
Breathing
Exhale on the sweep, inhale opening.
Common Mistakes
- Pressing instead of hugging — the elbow angle never changes.
- Standing bolt upright — keep the athletic lean.
Coach Sam's cue: Sweep down like closing a giant coat.
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.