Single-Arm Cable Crossover
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the chest, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Single-Arm Cable Crossover
- Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.
- Step forward in front of both pulleys with your arms extended in front of you, bringing your hands together. Your head and chest should be up as you lean forward, while your feet should be staggered. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your left arm in place, allow your right arm to extend out to the side, maintaining a slight bend at the elbow. The right arm should be perpendicular to the body at approximately shoulder level.
- Return your arm back to the starting position by pulling your hand back to the midline of the body.
- Hold for a second at the starting position and repeat the movement on the opposite side. Continue alternating back and forth for the prescribed number of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do single-arm cable crossover work?
Single-Arm Cable Crossover primarily works the chest.
What equipment do I need for single-arm cable crossover?
Single-Arm Cable Crossover uses cable machine.
Single-Arm Cable Crossover: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Single-Arm Cable Crossover is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of single-arm cable crossover?
Cable Crossover, Low Cable Crossover, Extended Range One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my single-arm cable crossover reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; single-arm cable crossover can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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