Intermediate exercise

Alternating Single-Arm Cable Crossover

Also called Single-Arm Cable Crossover

  • Muscle Growth
  • Bodybuilding

Technique

How to perform Alternating Single-Arm Cable Crossover

  1. Set both cable pulleys high, attach one D-handle to each side, and grasp both handles.
  2. Step forward into a staggered stance and bring both hands together in front of your chest.
  3. Hold the left arm in place while allowing the right arm to open to the side with a slight elbow bend.
  4. Pull the right handle back to the midline, then hold it in place.
  5. Repeat the movement with the left arm.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Anterior Deltoid0.5Mover, Stabilizer
Serratus Anterior0.5Mover, Stabilizer