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Cable Incline Fly (on Stability Ball)

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Incline Fly (on Stability Ball).

MediumUpper chest

About this exercise

The cable incline fly on a stability ball is a chest isolation exercise that combines the constant tension of cables with the instability of a ball, requiring additional core engagement throughout the movement. By lying back on a stability ball at an incline angle between two low cable pulleys, the upper pectoral fibers are targeted with an enhanced stretch at the bottom of each rep. The unstable surface adds a balance challenge that recruits stabilising muscles in the core and shoulders.

How to Perform

  • Position a stability ball between two low cable pulleys and attach D-handles to each
  • Sit on the ball and walk your feet forward until your upper back and shoulders rest on the ball at an incline position
  • Hold a handle in each hand with palms facing up and arms extended to the sides at chest height
  • Keeping your elbows slightly bent, arc your hands upward and inward until they meet above your chest
  • Squeeze the upper chest at the top of the movement
  • Slowly lower your arms back out to the starting position, feeling a full stretch in the upper pecs
  • Keep your hips raised and your core engaged throughout to maintain balance on the ball

Muscle Activation

Primary
Upper chest
Secondary
BicepsFront shoulders

Common Mistakes

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About the Cable Incline Fly (on Stability Ball)

The Cable Incline Fly (on Stability Ball) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.