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Cable crossover

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Muscles worked

High load
Chest · Lower
Low load
Delts · Front

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Set the pulleys high, take a staggered stance and lean forward a few degrees with a soft, fixed elbow bend. Bring the hands down and together, crossing them slightly past the midline, then return under control to a full chest stretch. Keep the elbow angle constant — if the arms straighten and bend, you are pressing, not flying.

Form cues

  • Cross the hands slightly past midline
  • Lean forward a few degrees

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Shoulder

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.