How to perform the Cable Crossover
- 1Set the pulleys just above shoulder height, grab a handle in each hand, step forward into a small lunge, and lean slightly forward from the hips with your arms out to the sides and a soft bend in your elbows. Keep your chest lifted, shoulders down away from your ears, abs tight, and feet planted firmly.
- 2Bring the handles together in a wide hugging motion until your hands meet or slightly cross in front of your chest, squeezing your chest and breathing out as you do. Slowly open your arms back out for about 2–3 seconds while breathing in, keeping the same elbow bend and staying in control of the weight the whole time.
Coach tips
- Think about pulling your biceps toward the middle of your chest, not just moving your hands, to really feel your chest working.
- Avoid locking your elbows or shrugging your shoulders up so the work stays in your chest and doesn’t stress your joints.
- Choose a weight you can move smoothly without jerking or letting the stack slam, and stop if you feel sharp pain in the front of your shoulder.
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