Arms drift upward into a high cable fly
The flat horizontal arc is lost; upper pec takes over.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec major (clavicular)
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Neutral-Height Cable Crossover
Coaching cues
- Cables at shoulder height; stand centered with a split stance
- Fly the arms together horizontally — mid pec emphasis
- Slight elbow bend maintained; don't let arms drift up or down
- Squeeze at peak contraction; slow return
Common faults 2
Trunk leans forward excessively to assist
Body pitches to help complete the crossover; pec loses load.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗