chest isolation with the cable holding tension through the whole arc
unlike a dumbbell fly the resistance never drops off at the top, so the finish
is loaded instead of free
evenly loaded is not the same as hardest at the stretch: a dumbbell fly still
loads the bottom harder, which is why both earn a place
Execution
Set the cable pulleys to mid height and attach single handles. Stand facing the
machine with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one handle in each hand with
arms extended to your sides. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout.
bring the handles together in a wide arc, leading with your chest
let your arms travel back out until you feel a deep stretch across the chest
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
keep the same slight elbow bend the whole way
Higher pulleys emphasize the upper pecs and lower pulleys the lower chest. Pick
a height, stay with it, and add an exercise note when you change it.
Purpose
chest isolation with the cable holding tension through the whole arc
unlike a dumbbell fly the resistance never drops off at the top, so the finish
is loaded instead of free
evenly loaded is not the same as hardest at the stretch: a dumbbell fly still
loads the bottom harder, which is why both earn a place
Execution
Set the cable pulleys to mid height and attach single handles. Stand facing the
machine with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one handle in each hand with
arms extended to your sides. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout.
bring the handles together in a wide arc, leading with your chest
let your arms travel back out until you feel a deep stretch across the chest
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
keep the same slight elbow bend the whole way
Higher pulleys emphasize the upper pecs and lower pulleys the lower chest. Pick
a height, stay with it, and add an exercise note when you change it.