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Cable crossover GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ChestMusculus pectoralis major
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • BicepsMusculus biceps brachii
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 2.9 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a cable crossover

  1. Attach a handle to each pulley at shoulder height and stand between the stacks.
  2. Hold a handle in each hand with your arms out wide and a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. Bring your hands together in front of your chest.
  4. Squeeze your chest at the end.
  5. Open your arms slowly.

Form tips

  • Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement
  • Maintain upright posture with core engaged and chest up
  • Focus on squeezing chest muscles rather than just moving weight
  • Control the negative portion to maximize muscle engagement
  • Step forward enough to maintain constant tension on the cables

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