Exercise library
Chest
Seated Machine Flye
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Set the seat and handles so your arms open to chest height with a slight elbow bend. Draw the handles together in front of the chest, squeezing the pecs, then return under control. Keep tension on the chest throughout rather than resting at the stretch.
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
- Pec Deck FlyeMachineHorizontal push
- Smith Machine Bench PressMachineHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: