Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers
The standing cable crossover keeps constant tension on the chest throughout the entire range of motion.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand between two high cable pulleys and take a small step forward. Bring your arms out to the sides with a slight bend in your elbows and brace your core.
- 02
Pull the handles together in front of your chest in a wide arc. Keep only a slight bend in your elbows and keep your shoulder blades down under control.
- 03
Squeeze your chest muscles and hold a brief contraction as your hands lightly cross past the midline without letting your shoulders rise toward your ears.
- 04
Return your arms under control to the starting position along the same arc and maintain tension in your chest throughout the entire range of motion.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftCable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your chest up and avoid overextending your lower back by bracing your core. Set the cable pulleys high and use a slow, controlled tempo so the movement targets your chest instead of turning into a shoulder pull.
The standing cable crossover keeps constant tension on the chest throughout the entire range of motion.
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