Cable crossovers: how to do it and what it works

Cable crossover variations for the chest at different heights.

Main muscles

Pectoralis major

Equipment

Cable

Image: start and end of the movement.

High-to-low cable crossover

Crossover from high cables toward a downward path.

Form. Cross or bring your arms together without losing control of the torso.

Common mistake. Leaning so far forward that the path stops being stable.

Pectoralis major · Cable

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