Low Cable Crossover
The Low Cable Crossover primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Cable crossover with arms crossing upward emphasizing lower and middle chest.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor |
| Secondary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus 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 Minor.
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