---
id: incline_cable_flye
name: Incline Cable Flye
status: complete
source: free-exercise-db
category: exercise
pattern:
- isolation
equipment:
- cable
difficulty:
  technical_complexity: null
  strength_prerequisite: null
  mobility_prerequisite: null
muscles:
- id: pectoralis_major
  role: primary
- id: deltoid_anterior
  role: secondary

muscle_activation_studies: []

joint_rom_required:
  shoulder_horizontal_adduction_deg: 90
  elbow_flexion_deg: 15
  source: "Gold's Gym"

strength_curve:
  type: ascending
  sticking_point: top_third
  peak_force_position: top
  notes: "Low-to-high cable arc aligns with clavicular fiber direction; peak force at end-range (fully shortened) position"

variations: []
progressions: []
alternatives: []
sources:
- title: free-exercise-db
  author: yuhonas (Public Domain)
  credibility: anecdotal
---

# Incline Cable Flye

## Execution

1. To get yourself into the starting position, set the pulleys at the floor level (lowest
   level possible on the machine that is below your torso).
2. Place an incline bench (set at 45 degrees) in between the pulleys, select a weight on
   each one and grab a pulley on each hand.
3. With a handle on each hand, lie on the incline bench and bring your hands together at
   arms length in front of your face. This will be your starting position.
4. With a slight bend of your elbows (in order to prevent stress at the biceps tendon),
   lower your arms out at both sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your
   chest. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement. Tip: Keep in mind that
   throughout the movement, the arms should remain stationary. The movement should only
   occur at the shoulder joint.
5. Return your arms back to the starting position as you squeeze your chest muscles and
   exhale. Hold the contracted position for a second. Tip: Make sure to use the same arc
   of motion used to lower the weights.
6. Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.