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Chest

Cable Crossover

Cable Crossover (Start)Cable Crossover (End)

A standing cable fly that sweeps both handles together in front of your body, training the chest through a long arc with constant tension.

Primary musclesChest
Secondary musclesShoulders

Energy burned

≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.4 kcal/min

Estimate range 15–24 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked9 %
Effort during a set5.2 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Set both pulleys high and grip a handle in each hand.
  2. 2Step forward into a split stance with a slight forward lean and arms out to your sides.
  3. 3Keep a soft bend in your elbows and your chest lifted.

How to perform

  1. 1Brace your core and sweep both hands down and forward in a wide arc.
  2. 2Bring your hands together in front of your hips or lower chest, squeezing your chest.
  3. 3Pause for a moment, then open your arms slowly until you feel a stretch across your chest.
  4. 4Keep the elbow bend constant throughout the rep.

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