Cable cross over

Main muscle🎯 Pectorals
Equipment🧰 Cable
Area🫁 Chest
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How to do it step by step

  1. Adjust the cable pulleys to chest height.
  2. Stand in the center of the cable machine with one foot in front of the other.
  3. Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your arms extended out to the sides.
  4. Take a step forward, keeping your arms slightly bent.
  5. With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your chest.
  6. Pause for a moment, then slowly return your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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