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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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