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cable standing up straight crossovers

cable standing up straight crossovers is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand in the middle of a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2

Hold the handles of the cables with your palms facing down and your arms extended straight out to the sides.

Step 3

Keeping your arms straight, bring your hands together in front of your body, crossing them over each other.

Step 4

Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position, keeping your arms extended.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

deltoidstriceps

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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