Chest exercise

Cable Crossover

How to do the Cable Crossover with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Set the handles at both ends of the pulleys at the highest level. Stand in the centre of the machine with feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your torso forwards slightly, keeping your spine neutral and back straight, and bend your elbows slightly as well, with your wrists facing…
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Illustration showing the Cable Crossover
Targets

Muscles worked

Chest muscle Chest Primary Triceps muscle Triceps Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Crossover cable Crossover cable
Technique

How to do the Cable Crossover

  1. 1 Set the handles at both ends of the pulleys at the highest level.
  2. 2 Stand in the centre of the machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3 Bend your torso forwards slightly, keeping your spine neutral and back straight, and bend your elbows slightly as well, with your wrists facing the floor.
  4. 4 Keeping your core engaged, pull both handles down and across your body.
  5. 5 Squeeze your chest muscles in this fully contracted position (the handles don’t have to be touching).
  6. 6 Slowly reverse to the start position, keeping the bend in your elbows throughout.