Chest · Cable · Intermediate

How to do Cable Cross-over Variation

The cable cross-over variation is a chest exercise performed using a cable machine. It targets the pectoral muscles and also engages the deltoids and triceps. The movement involves bringing the handles together in front of the chest while maintaining a slight bend in the elbows.

Cable Cross-over Variation demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Deltoids and Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Cable Cross-over Variation, step by step

  1. Adjust the cable pulleys to chest height.
  2. Stand in the center of the cable machine with one foot in front of the other.
  3. Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.
  4. Take a step forward, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  5. With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your chest.
  6. Pause for a moment, then slowly return your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Cross-over Variation works your chest as the main mover, with help from your deltoids and triceps.

Track Cable Cross-over Variation in SPLYT

Cable Cross-over Variation is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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