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
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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