Stand in the middle of the machine, grab the handles of the pulleys with each hand and lean forward slightly, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
Extend your arms out to the sides, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows to prevent strain.
Slowly bring your hands together in a sweeping arc motion in front of your body, keeping your arms at the same height throughout the movement.
Return your arms slowly back to the starting position, ensuring to keep control of the movement and not letting the weight pull your arms back too quickly.
Pro Tip
**Adjust the Height of the Cables**: The cables should be adjusted to be slightly below shoulder height. This ensures that the tension is maintained in your chest muscles throughout the exercise. **Controlled Movements**: Avoid jerky or fast movements as they can lead to injury and also reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Instead, perform the exercise with slow, controlled movements. This will ensure that your muscles are under tension for a longer period, leading to better results. **Avoid Locking Your Elbows**: A common mistake is to fully extend and lock the elbows while performing the cable incline fly. This can cause strain on the elbow joints and reduces the tension in the chest muscles. Keep a slight bend in your