Pec Fly / Pec Deck Machine

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Pec Fly / Pec Deck Machine

Difficulty: beginner
Primary Muscles: Chest
Secondary Muscles: Shoulders

📝 How to Use

  1. 1.Adjust seat height so handles are at chest level
  2. 2.Sit with back against pad, chest up
  3. 3.Place forearms on pads or grip handles
  4. 4.Bring arms together in front of chest in a hugging motion
  5. 5.Squeeze chest at the peak, then slowly return
  6. 6.Keep a slight bend in elbows throughout

✅ Form Tips

  • Focus on squeezing chest muscles together
  • Don't let handles go too far back (stretch position)
  • Control the return - don't let weight slam back
  • Keep shoulders down and back

❌ Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum to swing weight
  • Letting arms go too far back (shoulder strain risk)
  • Hunching shoulders forward
  • Straightening arms completely (turns into shoulder exercise)