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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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