STANDING CABLE CROSSOVERS

PURPOSE OF EXERCISE: To develop the
inside of the pectoral muscle.
Doing a flying motion using cables to
provide resistance is a specialized
exercise that works the center of the
pecs and brings out those impressive
cross striations, as well as develops the
middle and lower pectoral region.
EXECUTION: (1) To do this movement
from a standing position, take hold of
handles attached by cables to overhead
pulleys, step slightly forward of the line
directly between the pulleys, and extend
your arms almost straight out to either
side. (2) Bend forward slightly from the
waist, then bring your hands around and
forward in a big hugging motion, elbows
slightly bent, feeling the pectoral
muscles contracting. When your hands
come together in the center don’t stop—
cross one hand over the other and
contract your chest muscles as much as
you can. On each repetition of this
movement, alternate which hand crosses
over the other.