Elbows bend too much — becomes a press
Loss of fly arc; triceps and anterior deltoid take over from pecs.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidTriceps brachii
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Cable Chest Fly
Coaching cues
- Split stance for stability; slight forward lean from hips
- Arms wide with soft elbow bend — not a press
- Squeeze pecs to bring hands together at chest height
- Control the eccentric — don't let cables pull shoulders back
Common faults 3
Shoulders roll forward at peak contraction
Scapulae protract excessively; pec minor and anterior delt dominate.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorPec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Excessive trunk rotation
Body twists toward the working side instead of staying square.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗