CHEST · MACHINE

How to do the cable fly crossovers

The cable fly crossovers trains your chest. Here is how to do it with good form.

Cable Fly Crossovers illustration

Step by step

  1. Adjust the load on the pair of weight stacks inside the cable crossover machine.
  2. Set the pulleys in the highest position and attach handles on both.
  3. Grab the handles one at a time and position yourself in the middle between the two pillars.
  4. Bring your arms to your sides and take a half step forward to lift the weights from their stacks.
  5. Engage your abs, bring your shoulders back, and inhale.
  6. Bring your arms in and down, meeting your knuckles in front of your hips. Exhale.
  7. Hold for a moment and bring your arms to your sides as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

PrimaryChest
EquipmentMachine

Sets and reps

Strength3–5 sets of 3–6 reps, 2–3 min rest
Muscle growth3–4 sets of 8–12 reps, 1–2 min rest
Muscular endurance2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, 30–60 s rest

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the cable fly crossovers

Track your progress

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