Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown
Expert Advice
Keep your torso stationary and pull with your lats rather than your arms to maximize lat engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand in the center of a cable crossover station with the pulleys set above your head.
- Grab each handle with the opposite hand (right hand grabs left pulley and vice versa).
- With a slight bend in your elbows, pull the handles down and across your body to hip level.
- Slowly return the handles back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown primarily targets the Lats, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats60%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Forearms5%
Shoulders10%
Traps5%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown work?
Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown primarily targets the Lats. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown suitable for beginners?
Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
