Exercise library
Chest
Pec Deck Flye
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit with your back flat and forearms or hands against the pads at chest height. Bring the pads together in front of your chest by squeezing the pecs, then return under control to a stretch. Keep the movement smooth and avoid using momentum.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Decline Machine Chest PressMachineHorizontal push
- Hammer Strength Chest PressMachineHorizontal push
- Incline Machine Chest PressMachineHorizontal push
- Machine Chest PressMachineHorizontal push
- Seated Machine FlyeMachineHorizontal push
- Smith Machine Bench PressMachineHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: