Shoulders shrug to complete the upward fly
Upper traps assist the upward arc; upper pec underactivates.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Low-to-High Cable Fly
Coaching cues
- Cables set at ankle/knee height; stand in the center
- Fly upward and together — arc toward the chin
- Targets upper pec and clavicular head
- Squeeze at the peak; lower slowly under cable tension
Common faults 2
Arms go too high — above the chin
Movement plane changes; shoulder impingement risk increases.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗