How to Do Cable Crossovers
If you only do bench presses, you're neglecting your inner pecs. The antidote? 200 CCs of cable crossovers.
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You Will Need
- Cable pulley machine
Steps
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Step 1
Grab handles
Grab a handle in each hand and stand in the center between the pulleys.
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Step 2
Bring arms down
Take a step and lean slightly forward as you slowly bring your arms down in front of you as if you were about to hug a bear.
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To hit different areas of your pecs, use different weights and bring your arms together at different heights—head high, chest high, navel high, and so on.
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Step 3
Squeeze hands together
Squeeze your hands together for a beat. This is when you're making your inner chest work.
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Step 4
Release arms
Slowly release your arms back until you feel a slight stretch in your chest.
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Step 5
Pull arms down & repeat
Pull your arms down again and do as many cable crossovers as you want.
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You can also work your inner chest on the "pec deck station," or "fly machine."
