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VIDEO DEMO

Paused cable fly

Progression of Cable Fly

YouTube · James HarrisonStanding Cable Fly - Exercise TutorialWatch the demonstration

PROGRESSION · HOW TO DO IT

Paused cable fly

These steps are written specifically for the Paused cable fly. Follow them in order and stop before you lose the position.

  1. 01
    Set up your version

    Set up specifically for the Paused cable fly. Set the cable to create tension through the full path without pulling you out of position.

  2. 02
    Move the pattern

    Keep the torso still as you sweep the upper arms forward and toward each other.

  3. 03
    Match the demand

    Pause at the named position without relaxing, bouncing, or changing alignment.

  4. 04
    Finish with control

    Finish with the chest squeezed, then open the arms slowly until the pecs are comfortably loaded. Do not chase range with the shoulders.

START WHERE YOU CAN WIN

Regress the demand

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EARN THE NEXT STEP

Progress the ownership

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More about this movement

CHEST & TRICEPS / 47

Short rangeShort range

Paused cable fly

Sets: 3–4 · Reps: 10–20

Paused cable fly is a progression of Cable Fly. Use the written card above for its exact setup and execution.

Short range: Short range means the target muscle finishes squeezed in its shortened position.

WHY IT EARNS A SPOT

Own the position,
then earn the load.

The cable maintains tension as the upper arms adduct toward the midline, making the squeezed position useful instead of unloaded.