Cable Crossover
Pulling the cables in front of the chest for constant pec tension. It works mainly the chest, with help from the front deltoid.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Cable Crossover
- Set both pulleys high, take a handle in each hand and step forward into a split stance with a slight forward lean, arms out to the sides.
- With a slight bend in the elbows, bring the hands together in a wide arc in front of your lower chest.
- Squeeze the chest for a second at the front; the hands can cross slightly for a bit more contraction.
- Open slowly until you feel the stretch across the chest, keeping the same elbow angle throughout.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Chest | Pectoralis major |
| Secondary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Stretch under load across the chest
- Isolation without the triceps taking over
- Inner chest line and separation
How Flawless ranks Cable Crossover
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Cable Crossover by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Cable Crossover work?
It works mainly the chest, with help from the front deltoid.
How do you do Cable Crossover?
Set both pulleys high, take a handle in each hand and step forward into a split stance with a slight forward lean, arms out to the sides. With a slight bend in the elbows, bring the hands together in a wide arc in front of your lower chest. Squeeze the chest for a second at the front; the hands can cross slightly for a bit more contraction. Open slowly until you feel the stretch across the chest, keeping the same elbow angle throughout.
How does Flawless rank Cable Crossover?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
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