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Cable Standing Crossover

Cable Standing Crossover — movement illustration 1

This is an exercise for chest and shoulder strengthening.

Equipment
Cable
Muscle groups
Chest
Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders

How to perform this exercise

  1. Attach the cable pulley to shoulder height.
  2. Grasp the pulley in both hands and stand approximately one foot in front of the weight stacks, with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  3. With a slight bend in your elbows bring your hand together in front of your chest on downward angle.
  4. When your hands meet at the midpoint of your chest, hold for a moment.
  5. With a slow controlled motion return to starting position.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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