Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers
Expert Advice
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you bring the cables together.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand in the middle of a cable machine with the pulleys set to the highest position.
- Grab the handles with your palms facing down and step forward to create tension in the cables.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your body in a smooth arc.
- Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, maintaining tension on the cables.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Shoulders20%
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 Standing-Up Straight Crossovers work?
Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Shoulders. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers?
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 Standing-Up Straight Crossovers suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing-Up Straight Crossovers 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.
