Cable Crossover
The Cable Crossover primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Standing cable chest fly with cables set at shoulder height providing constant tension.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Major (Clavicular).
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