Flat Bench Cable Flyes
Flat Bench Cable Flyes is an intermediate isolation cable exercise that mainly works your chest.
💪 Chest🏋️ Cable📈 Intermediate🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps


How to do the flat bench cable flyes
- Position a flat bench between two low pulleys so that when you are laying on it, your chest will be lined up with the cable pulleys.
- Lay flat on the bench and keep your feet on the ground.
- Have someone hand you the handles on each hand. You will grab each single handle attachment with a palms up grip.
- Extend your arms by your side with a slight bend on your elbows. Tip: You will keep this bend constant through the whole movement. Your arms should be parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
- Now start lifting the arms in a semi-circle motion directly in front of you by pulling the cables together until both hands meet at the top of the movement. Squeeze your chest as you perform this motion and breathe out during this movement. Also, hold the contraction for a second at the top. Tip: When performed correctly, at the top position of this movement, your arms should be perpendicular to your torso and the floor touching above your chest.
- Slowly come back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Chest
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the flat bench cable flyes work?
It mainly works your chest.
How many sets and reps of flat bench cable flyes should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the flat bench cable flyes good for beginners?
It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.