Cable chest fly

Chest · cable. Bring your hands together in front of your chest without changing the slight elbow bend.

Illustrative model of the cable chest fly
Illustrative demo; it doesn't assess your form.

Main muscle: Chest

Also works: shoulders

Equipment: cable

Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.

Spin it in 3D with your free account ↗

How to do it

  1. Bring your hands together in front of your chest without changing the slight elbow bend.
  2. One foot forward, torso slightly leaned and chest up.
  3. Open until you feel the stretch and close squeezing your chest for a second.

Common mistakes

Alternative

No equipment, or want to switch it up: Dumbbell chest fly.

Log it in one message

Type or say: “Did 3x10 cable crossover on level 6.”

Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.

FAQ

What muscles does the cable chest fly work?

Main: chest. Also working: shoulders.

How many sets and reps of cable crossover?

Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.

How do I log cable crossover in Fituba?

In your account, open Train, pick Cable crossover and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 cable crossover on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.

Sources and limits

Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Chest). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.

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