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Cable Crossover
Chest · Horizontal push
Generic horizontal push demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
Horizontal pushIsolation
A high-to-low cable fly that isolates the chest with even tension from start to finish.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
ChestShoulders
Equipment
Cable machine
How to do it
- Set both pulleys high and hold a handle in each hand with your arms open wide.
- Step forward into a split stance and keep a soft bend in your elbows.
- Sweep your hands down and together in front of your hips.
- Return under control until you feel a stretch across your chest.
Coaching cues
- Lock the elbow angle so the movement happens at the shoulder, not the elbow.
- Lean slightly forward from the hips to keep the tension on your chest.