Kneeling cable fly

A isolation exercise for the chest, with help from the front delts. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksChestFront delts

Drag to turn the figure. The highlighted muscles are the ones doing the work.

How to do it

Setup: Kneel between two pulleys set at head height.
Bring the handles together in front of the chest
Open slowly to a stretch

Muscles worked

Kneeling cable fly: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest highlighted

Chest · main
Front delts

Equipment

Cable machine

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all kneeling cable fly alternatives.

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