Reviewed exercise · beginner

High-to-Low Cable Fly

A accessory isolation movement for chest.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

shoulders, core

Set up

Set both pulleys high and step forward into a stable stance.

Execute

Sweep the handles downward and inward, then return until the chest is comfortably loaded.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Trace a downward arc.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows repeatedly or leaning farther each rep.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.