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Chest · Cable
Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers
Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the pectorals (chest), with the shoulders and biceps assisting. It needs a cable. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 4.3 calories per minute.
- Target
- Pectorals
- Body part
- Chest
- Equipment
- Cable
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 4.3 kcal
Primary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Biceps · Biceps Brachii
How to do Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers
- Stand in the center of a cable crossover machine with the pulleys set at the highest point. Grasp the handles with each hand, palms facing forward.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with one foot forward and the other back and knees slightly bent. Keep your back straight and arms extended out to your sides.
- Pull the handles down and forward until they meet in front of your hips. Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Slowly return your arms to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Exhale as you pull the handles down and infront of your chest and inhale as you return them to the starting position.
- Use a lighter weight to ensure proper form and gradually increase the resistance as you get stronger.
- Focus on engaging your chest muscles during the movement.
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Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers FAQ
What muscles does Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers work?
Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers mainly works the pectorals in the chest (Pectoralis Major). The shoulders and biceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers?
You need a cable.
How many sets and reps of Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers good for beginners?
Yes. Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the pectorals.
How many calories does Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers burn?
About 4.3 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 43 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers?
Other exercises for the pectorals include Bodyweight Standing Fly, Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly, Band Push-Up and Assisted Weighted Push Up.
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