Cable standing up straight crossovers
The cable standing up straight crossovers is an effective exercise for targeting the pectoral muscles. It involves standing between two cable stacks and pulling the handles together in front of you, crossing your arms over each other. This exercise helps in developing the chest muscles and improving upper body strength.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.
- Keep your core engaged to stabilize your body.
- Avoid using momentum to bring the handles together.
- Focus on squeezing your chest muscles at the peak of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- rotator cuff issues
- severe chest pain
Also known as
Croci ai cavi in piedi, standing cable flyes, cable crossover flyes, chest exercise, pectoral workout