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Double-Arm Crossover

Tone your chest with the Double-Arm Crossover! A simple yet effective exercise you can do anywhere, anytime.

The Double-Arm Crossover mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps and biceps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Double-Arm Crossover Muscles Worked

Primary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii); Biceps (biceps brachii)

How to do the Double-Arm Crossover

Arm Double Crossover Chest Exercise Instructions

Positioning

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged.

  3. Raise your arms out to the side at shoulder height, keeping them straight.

  4. Your palms should be facing forward.

Movement

  1. While maintaining your arm height, bring your right arm across your body towards the left side.

  2. Allow your left arm to cross over the right arm as you bring it towards the right.

  3. Squeeze your chest muscles as you perform the crossover movement.

  4. Return to the starting position by uncrossing your arms and spreading them back out to the sides.

  5. Repeat the crossover with your left arm crossing over your right.

  6. Continue alternating the crossover for a desired number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 per side).

Tips

  • Maintain a steady and controlled movement throughout the exercise.

  • Focus on squeezing your chest muscles during each crossover.

  • Breathe steadily; exhale when your arms cross, and inhale as you return to the starting position.

Cool Down

  • After completing your sets, stretch your arms and chest muscles gently to relax them.

Double-Arm Crossover FAQs

What muscles does the Double-Arm Crossover work?

The Double-Arm Crossover mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps and biceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.

What equipment do you need for the Double-Arm Crossover?

None. The Double-Arm Crossover is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Double-Arm Crossover go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Double-Arm Crossover variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Arm Crossover, Arm Chest & Crossover, Cable Standing Crossover and Cable Upper-Chest Crossover.

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