1 / 4Cable Crossover
Pulling two cables together in front of you keeps the chest under tension the whole time, a favourite finisher for chest day.
ChestShoulders
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Set both pulleys high and take a handle in each hand.
- 2Step forward and lean slightly, elbows a little bent.
- 3Pull your hands down and together until they cross in front of you.
- 4Return slowly to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Using the arms to pull instead of the chest
- Standing too close so the cables go slack
- Rushing the reps
Tips
- Step forward into a staggered stance
- Keep the elbows slightly bent and fixed
- Squeeze for a second where the hands meet
Questions
High, middle or low pulleys?
High pulleys pulled down work the lower chest; low pulleys pulled up work the upper chest; middle is in between.
Can it replace the bench press?
Not really. It's great extra work, but pressing builds more overall strength.
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