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cable upper chest crossovers

cable upper chest crossovers is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Attach the handles to the cables at chest height.

Step 2

Stand in the center of the cable machine with one foot slightly in front of the other.

Step 3

Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.

Step 4

Keep a slight bend in your elbows and engage your core.

Step 5

Pull the cables together in front of your chest, crossing them over each other.

Step 6

Squeeze your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.

Step 7

Slowly release the cables back to the starting position.

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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