Elbows bend significantly during the fly
Biceps and triceps assist; pec loses the horizontal adduction stimulus.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Supine Cable Fly (Floor)
Coaching cues
- Lie on the floor between two low cables; hold handles with arms extended
- Fly the arms together in a wide arc to the ceiling
- Squeeze at peak; lower under constant cable tension
- Floor limits range — focus on the squeeze and constant tension
Common faults 2
Lower back arches off the floor
Hip flexors and erectors compensate as the cables pull the arms outward.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗