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Cable fly: how to do it

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Step forward, elbows slightly bent

  1. Starting position

    Stand between cables set at chest height, take one handle in each hand and step forward with slightly bent elbows.

  2. The movement

    Bring the handles in an arc until your hands meet in front of your chest, then return them slowly to the sides.

Most common mistake

Don't bend your arms so the movement becomes a press, keep the same slight bend in your elbows throughout.

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