How to do the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers
Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Pectorals in the Chest region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Deltoids and Triceps.
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Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoids, Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers step by step
- 1Stand in the middle of a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2Hold the handles of the cables with your palms facing down and your arms extended straight out to the sides.
- 3Keeping your arms straight, bring your hands together in front of your body, crossing them over each other.
- 4Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position, keeping your arms extended.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers — questions
What muscles does the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers work?
The Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Deltoids, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers?
You need cable. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers?
Cable Bench Press, Cable Cross-over Variation, Cable Decline One Arm Press train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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