One-Arm Cable Crossover

Learn how to do One-Arm Cable Crossover with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

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MET 3.5 Chest ShouldersBiceps Cable

One-Arm Cable Crossover is a Cable exercise that primarily targets the Chest, with secondary activation of the Shoulders, Biceps. It has a MET value of 3.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 123 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do One-Arm Cable Crossover

A unilateral chest isolation movement using a cable, ideal for focusing on inner chest engagement and improving muscle balance.


💡 Instructions:


• Stand sideways to the cable machine, feet staggered.
• Grab the handle with one hand and bring it across your body, keeping a slight bend in the elbow.
• Keep your chest tall and your opposite hand on your torso or hip.
• Bring the handle in front of your chest in a controlled arc.
• Slowly return to the start without letting tension drop.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


• Overextending the arm behind the body
• Rotating the torso to assist the movement
• Losing tension at the top of the movement
• Using momentum instead of control

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Muscles Worked by One-Arm Cable Crossover

Primary Chest
Secondary
ShouldersBiceps

Equipment

  • Cable

Calories Burned Doing One-Arm Cable Crossover

Calorie Calculator

MET 3.5
Estimated burn
123 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: One-Arm Cable Crossover

Type
Cable exercise
Primary muscle
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Biceps
MET value
3.5
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 123 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: One-Arm Cable Crossover

What muscles does One-Arm Cable Crossover work?

One-Arm Cable Crossover primarily targets the Chest, with secondary engagement of the Shoulders, Biceps.

How do you do One-Arm Cable Crossover correctly?

A unilateral chest isolation movement using a cable, ideal for focusing on inner chest engagement and improving muscle balance. 💡 Instructions : • Stand...

Is One-Arm Cable Crossover good for beginners?

One-Arm Cable Crossover has a MET value of 3.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for One-Arm Cable Crossover?

One-Arm Cable Crossover requires: Cable.

What are the benefits of One-Arm Cable Crossover?

One-Arm Cable Crossover strengthens the Chest, engages the Shoulders and Biceps.

What exercises are similar to One-Arm Cable Crossover?

Similar exercises to One-Arm Cable Crossover include Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press, Barbell Bench Press, Bench Press Machine, Close Grip Barbell Bench Press.

Is One-Arm Cable Crossover better than Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press?

Both One-Arm Cable Crossover and Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press target the Chest. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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