How to do the Cable Upper Chest Crossovers
Cable Upper Chest 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 Upper Chest Crossovers at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoids, Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Cable Upper Chest Crossovers step by step
- 1Attach the handles to the cables at chest height.
- 2Stand in the center of the cable machine with one foot slightly in front of the other.
- 3Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.
- 4Keep a slight bend in your elbows and engage your core.
- 5Pull the cables together in front of your chest, crossing them over each other.
- 6Squeeze your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
- 7Slowly release the cables back to the starting position.
- 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Cable Upper Chest Crossovers — questions
What muscles does the Cable Upper Chest Crossovers work?
The Cable Upper Chest Crossovers primarily targets the Pectorals. It also recruits the Deltoids, Triceps as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Upper Chest 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 Upper Chest 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 Upper Chest 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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