Cable Fly (High-to-Low)

Cables from above, hands sweeping down — the lower-chest line, carved.

Lower ChestCable MachineIntermediate
TARGET MUSCLES

Setup

  1. Pulleys set high, one handle each hand, staggered stance.
  2. Slight forward lean, small fixed elbow bend.

How To Do It

  1. Sweep hands down and together to hip height.
  2. Squeeze the chest one full second at the bottom.
  3. 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

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3–54–62–3+ min
Muscle3–48–1260–90 sec
Endurance / Conditioning2–315–2030–45 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.