excellent chest isolation with consistent tension throughout the range of
motion
unlike dumbbell flys, resistance does not drop off at the top—stays loaded the
entire arc
complementary to dumbbell flys—together they cover the full spectrum of
loading
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
return only halfway back, stopping before the arms fully extend
repeat from this midpoint, keeping tension on the pecs at all times
adjust pulley height between sets to target different portions of the chest
The consistent resistance makes this exercise forgiving across the full arc. Use
higher pulleys to emphasize the upper pecs, lower pulleys for the lower chest.
Purpose
excellent chest isolation with consistent tension throughout the range of
motion
unlike dumbbell flys, resistance does not drop off at the top—stays loaded the
entire arc
complementary to dumbbell flys—together they cover the full spectrum of
loading
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
return only halfway back, stopping before the arms fully extend
repeat from this midpoint, keeping tension on the pecs at all times
adjust pulley height between sets to target different portions of the chest
The consistent resistance makes this exercise forgiving across the full arc. Use
higher pulleys to emphasize the upper pecs, lower pulleys for the lower chest.