Cable upper chest crossovers
Cable upper chest crossovers are an isolation exercise targeting the upper portion of the pectoral muscles. This exercise is performed using a cable machine, where the handles are set at a high position. The movement involves bringing the handles together in front of the chest, emphasizing the contraction of the upper chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Maintain a slight bend in the elbows throughout the movement.
- Keep your core engaged to stabilize your body.
- Avoid using momentum to bring the handles together; focus on muscle contraction.
- Exhale as you bring the handles together and inhale as you return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- chest injuries
- limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
Croci al cavo per la parte alta del petto, cable high flyes, cable upper chest flyes, chest exercises, cable chest exercises