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December 14, 2025

Chest Exercise: Cable Crossovers

Pec Deck Machine Chest Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Chest/Pectorals

Secondary Muscles

N/A

Equipment Needed

Cable Machine

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



Definition courtesy of Bodybuilding.com. Hold the stirrup cable attachments that are attached to a high pulley. Stand about one foot in front of the weight stacks with a handle in both hands. Lean slightly forward and put one foot in front of the other (for balance). Your front knee should be slightly bent. Bring your hands around and in front of your body in a hugging motion with your elbows slightly bent. You should be pulling down at a slight angle.

Focus on using just your chest muscles. When your hands meet directly in front of your midsection, squeeze the muscles and then slowly return to the starting position. Your elbows should stay in the same slightly bent position the whole time. Do not walk out too far in front of the pulley system or bend over too much!

Cable Crossovers Chest Exercise - Start Position

Cable Crossovers Chest

Cable Crossovers Chest Exercise - Finish Position

Cable Crossovers Chest

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