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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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