Chest Cable Crossovers

• Set up a cable machine with the pulleys at about shoulder height. Attach D-handles to each cable.

• Stand in the middle of the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Keep your core engaged and chest up throughout the movement.

• Hold the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor. This is the starting position.

• Slowly bring your hands together in front of your chest in a crisscross motion, squeezing your chest muscles as you bring your hands together. Do not swing your body or lean forward.

• Pause when your hands are together, then slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on the cables.

• Breathe out as you cross your arms over your chest, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.

• Focus on using your chest muscles to bring your hands together rather than relying on momentum from your arms or body.

• Complete 8-12 reps per set. Do 2-3 sets total. You can adjust the weight on the cables to increase or decrease resistance as needed.

• Keep your movements slow and controlled. Use a full range of motion for maximum chest muscle activation.

• Make sure to keep your shoulders down and avoid arching your back or straining your neck during the movement.