Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers Instructions
- Attach two cable pulleys to the highest setting on a cable machine.
- Stand in the center of the machine with one foot in front of the other.
- Grasp the handles of the pulleys with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.
- Bring your hands together in front of your chest, crossing them over each other.
- Slowly return your arms to the starting position, keeping them slightly bent at the elbows.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers Form & Visual
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers Benefits
- Targets the upper chest muscles, specifically the clavicular head of the pectoralis major
- Helps to create a more defined and sculpted chest
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional chest exercises
- Can be easily adjusted to target different areas of the chest by changing the angle of the cables
- Engages the stabilizer muscles in the shoulders and core
- Can be performed with lighter weights and higher reps for a more toned look or heavier weights and lower reps for muscle growth
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis Major (upper fibers)
- Anterior Deltoids
- Triceps Brachii
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers Variations & Alternatives
- Single Arm Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
- Standing Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
- Incline Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
- Seated Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
- Reverse Grip Cable Upper Chest Crossovers