EXERCISE PROFILE

  • MAIN MUSCLES: Back 
  • SECONDARY MUSCLES: Biceps, 
  • EXERCISE CATEGORY: Pulling
  • EXERCISE TYPE: Basic-(Multi-Joint) 
  • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Crossover Machine
  • EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner Mid-level

EXERCISE INSTRUCTION

  1. Feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.
  2. Keep your back straight, look straight ahead.
  3. With straight hands, take the opposite handles of the crossover cables (the arms are constantly slightly bent at the elbows, this will save the elbow joints from injury).
  4. Inhale, smoothly spreading straight arms to the sides, swinging at eye level, arms slightly bent at the elbows.
  5. A short pause at the top – without relaxing the muscles.
  6. Exhale as you smoothly return your arms to their original position.
  7. Pause at the lowest point – without relaxing the muscles.