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Incline Cable Fly

Upper chest
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Targets: Upper 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 Incline Cable Fly

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the bench to an angle of 15 to 30 degrees.

2. Grab the grip with both hands and lie on the bench with your feet fixed on the floor.

3. With your palms facing each other, 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 strain your shoulders.

2. If you experience shoulder pain, stop and substitute with another exercise.

3. Be careful not to fully extend your arms.

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