Cable Upper Cross Overs
Quick answer
Cable Upper Cross Overs is an intermediate isolation cable exercise that mainly works the chest.
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Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Cable Upper Cross Overs
- 1
Set the same weight on each side of the cable machine. Adjust the position of each pulley to the highest point. Make sure you are using a handle attachment on each side.
- 2
Stand in the middle of the cable machine holding the cable handles on each side. Take a step forward while pulling your hands together in front of you at the same level as your upper chest. This is your starting position.
- 3
With your arms slightly bent, slowly spread your arms in a wide arc until you a stretch in your chest. Breathe in as you do this movement.
- 4
Focus on contracting your chest and return to the starting position, breathing out as you do so.
Form cues
- Straighten your arms to increase the difficulty of the exercise.
- Keep your body stationary while moving your arms.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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