How to Do Cable Upper Chest Crossover

Cable Upper Chest Crossover is a chest exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Upper Chest Crossover

  1. 01Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and select a handle for each hand.
  2. 02Stand in the center of the machine with a staggered stance for stability.
  3. 03Drive the handles upward and inward until they meet in front of your upper chest.
  4. 04Keep a slight bend in the elbows and maintain a proud chest throughout the repetition.
  5. 05Lower the weight under control until you feel a deep stretch in the chest.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Upper Chest Crossover

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on bringing the biceps together rather than just touching the hands to maximise pectoralis minor activation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Upper Chest Crossover questions

What muscles does Cable Upper Chest Crossover work?

Cable Upper Chest Crossover is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Upper Chest Crossover correctly?

Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and select a handle for each hand. Stand in the center of the machine with a staggered stance for stability. Drive the handles upward and inward until they meet in front of your upper chest. Keep a slight bend in the elbows and maintain a proud chest throughout the repetition. Lower the weight under control until you feel a deep stretch in the chest.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Upper Chest Crossover?

Focus on bringing the biceps together rather than just touching the hands to maximise pectoralis minor activation.

Is Cable Upper Chest Crossover suitable for beginners?

Cable Upper Chest Crossover is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Upper Chest Crossover?

Cable Upper Chest Crossover uses cable.

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