Low Cable Crossover
How to do the Low Cable Crossover with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders
Cable
How to do the Low Cable Crossover
- 1
To move into the starting position, place the pulleys at the low position, select the resistance to be used and grasp a handle in each hand.
- 2
Step forward, gaining tension in the pulleys. Your palms should be facing forward, hands below the waist, and your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
- 3
With a slight bend in your arms, draw your hands upward and toward the midline of your body. Your hands should come together in front of your chest, palms facing up.
- 4
Return your arms back to the starting position after a brief pause.
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Low Cable Crossover: common questions
What muscles does the Low Cable Crossover work?
The Low Cable Crossover primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Low Cable Crossover suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Low Cable Crossover is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Low Cable Crossover?
To do the Low Cable Crossover you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Low Cable Crossover a compound or isolation exercise?
The Low Cable Crossover is an isolation exercise, it targets the chest through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Low Cable Crossover with correct form?
To move into the starting position, place the pulleys at the low position, select the resistance to be used and grasp a handle in each hand. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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