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Bench Cable Fly

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Targets: Middle chest

About

It's a Fly workout using cables. Depending on where the dumbbell is raised, the upper, middle, and lower chest muscles can be targeted!

How to Bench Cable Fly

Starting Position

1. Hold the grip with both hands and lie on the bench with your feet fixed on the floor.

2. Face your palms towards each other and lift your hands above your chest.

Proper Form

1. Please lower your hands to chest height with your arms slightly bent.

2. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you bring your arms together, and inhale when you spread your arms out.

Precautions

1. Please use light weights as this exercise can put strain on the shoulders.

2. If you experience shoulder pain, please stop and switch to a different exercise.

3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.

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