Cable Low-to-High Fly
From low pulleys, sweep the handles up and together toward eye level to bias the upper chest.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the chest, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Cable Low-to-High Fly work?
- The Cable Low-to-High Fly mainly works the chest.
- What equipment do you need for the Cable Low-to-High Fly?
- A cable.
- How many sets and reps of the Cable Low-to-High Fly?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Cable Low-to-High Fly?
- Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Bench Press work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Cable Low-to-High Fly to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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