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.
How to do Cable Cross-over Variation, step by step
- Adjust the cable pulleys to chest height.
- Stand in the center of the cable machine with one foot in front of the other.
- Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.
- Take a step forward, keeping your arms slightly bent.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your chest.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly return your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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.














