#CABLE CROSSOVER CHEST FULL#

Your arms will be outstretched, you should. You should feel the chest muscle being stretched and opened right up. CHEST - Cable Crossovers First pin the cable height to the highest position then pin a suitable lifting weight.

#CABLE CROSSOVER CHEST FULL#

Now reverse the movement inhaling as you do, bringing the chest back to full expansion with arms outstretched. The cable crossover is a great chest exercise because it stretches the pecs from the start position, hitting the outer pec muscle fibers. Pause and squeeze for a brief second at the end point of the movement where the cable handles meet in the middle. Its one of the most efficient equipment for bulking up the upper. The body remains stationary as your arms draw a large arc from the shoulder joint. The cable crossover machine is known for single-handedly saving chest day for gym-goers. The upper part of your body must be flat. You can throw one foot back to keep your balance. With your arms open, step forward one step. Choose a weight that is not too heavy, hold the handles firmly and center the machine. With a slight bend at the elbow, squeeze your chest to bring your outstretched arms together in front of your body and (angled downwards) over 1-2 seconds as you exhale. Set the pulley groups on the Cable Cross machine at the same level as your chest. You may choose a symmetrical stance with the feet just outside shoulder-width or an asymmetrical stance with one foot forward in front of the other, which ever lets you feel more balanced.

Your arms will be outstretched, you should have a small forward bend from the waist and your core is tight.

One at a time, grab the cable handles and position yourself in the centre of the cable rack, just forward of the rack line and pulley lever. First pin the cable height to the highest position then pin a suitable lifting weight.

Cable crossover chest