Low Cable Crossover

Also called low-to-high cable fly and low cable fly.

Works

Chest, plus shoulders

Equipment

Cable

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. To move into the starting position, place the pulleys at the low position, select the resistance to be used and grasp a handle in each hand.

1. Step forward, gaining tension in the pulleys. Your palms should be facing forward, hands below the waist, and your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
2. With a slight bend in your arms, draw your hands upward and toward the midline of your body. Your hands should come together in front of your chest, palms facing up.
3. Return your arms back to the starting position after a brief pause.

Cues

• Pulleys low, step forward.
• Sweep up and in to eye level.
• Squeeze the upper chest.

Common mistakes

• Curling it instead of sweeping.
• Leaning back.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. Tempo is seconds down, pause, up. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.