Cable Fly High to Low is a beginner isolation push using cable. It loads Chest.
Why this lift
The Cable Fly High to Low is a beginner isolation push lift. It primarily loads Chest. Shoulders help. You need cable. Most programs place it after your main compounds, as accessory work. You may also hear it called Cable Fly High to Lows.
Chest work in a program is mostly presses and flies. The bar path and elbow angle matter more than grinding extra kilos with a bounced rep. If you are new to the gym, learn it with a light load and keep it.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Chest
- Secondary: Shoulders
Setup
- Stand or sit tall with cable. Soft elbows, ribs down.
How to do it
- Raise to the target height. Lead with Chest, not momentum.
- Lower on a slow count.
Coaching cues
- Pinkies slightly up on laterals; thumbs up on front raises.
- No swinging.
Common mistakes
- Using the traps and leaning back. Lighter load; pause at the top.
How to program it
Treat the Cable Fly High to Low as accessory work: 2–4 sets after your main compounds, enough to feel the target muscle without stealing recovery from the big lifts.
If the Cable Fly High to Low does not agree with you, Assisted Dip trains Chest with a different setup.
Related lifts
- Assisted Dip Chest
- Barbell Bench Press Chest
- Barbell Guillotine Press Chest
- Barbell Larsen Press Chest
- Cable Chest Press Chest
- Cable Crossover Chest
FAQ
What muscles does the Cable Fly High to Low work?
The Cable Fly High to Low works Chest (primary), Shoulders (secondary).
What equipment do I need for the Cable Fly High to Low?
You need cable.
Is the Cable Fly High to Low suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Fly High to Low is marked beginner in this catalog. Start lighter than you think and film one set from the side.
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