Lever Crossovers
Expert Advice
Focus on maintaining a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to keep constant tension on the chest muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand in the center of a leverage machine with a handle in each hand.
- Lean slightly forward with one foot in front of the other for balance.
- Extend your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in the elbows.
- Bring the handles together in front of you, crossing one hand over the other.
- Slowly return to the starting position while controlling the weight.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the top hand with each rep.
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Muscles Worked
Lever Crossovers primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Leverage Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest100%
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lever Crossovers work?
Lever Crossovers primarily targets the Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Leverage Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lever 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 Lever Crossovers suitable for beginners?
Lever 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.
