High-to-Low Cable Fly
Technique guide
Set-up
- Set both pulleys above head height and take a handle in each hand.
- Step forward into a split stance with a small forward lean.
How to do it
- Pull your hands down and together until they meet in front of your lower chest.
- Hold briefly with the hands together.
- Let your arms rise slowly back up and out to the start.
Coaching cues
- Imagine hugging a large barrel, moving downwards.
- Elbows keep the same soft bend from start to finish.
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a press by pushing the hands forward.
- Letting the cables yank your arms back at the top.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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