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Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest High Fly

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest High Fly.

EasyUpper chest

About this exercise

The bodyweight standing straight-arm chest high fly is an equipment-free exercise that mimics a high-to-low cable fly using muscular self-resistance or wall contact. Standing upright with arms raised, you sweep the straight arms downward and inward in a wide arc, emphasizing the upper chest and anterior deltoids.

How to Perform

  • Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in the knees
  • Raise both arms out to the sides at roughly shoulder height with palms facing forward and elbows straight
  • Keeping your arms straight, sweep them forward and inward in a wide arc, contracting the chest as the hands meet in front of your torso
  • Squeeze the chest at the midpoint of the movement
  • Slowly reverse the motion, returning your arms to the starting position under control
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
Upper chest
Secondary
Front shouldersMiddle chest

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About the Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest High Fly

The Bodyweight Standing Straight-Arm Chest High Fly 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.