Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown
Sculpt your upper back with Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldowns! Target your lats and improve definition.
The Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable handle attachment or cable machine.

Required Equipment


Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Lower Traps (trapezius, lower fibers); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown
Set up the cable machine: Pulleys positioned above head height.
Choose the appropriate weight on each side of the cable machine.
Stand midway between both pulleys with your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
Grasp the left cable handle with your right hand and the right cable handle with your left hand. Your arms should be extended out to the sides at shoulder level, and palms should be facing down.
Lean forward slightly at the waist, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
Pull the handles down towards your thighs by contracting your lats and pulling your elbows towards your sides.
Continue pulling the handles down until your hands are at the sides of your thighs.
Pause briefly at the bottom of the motion, squeezing your lats.
Slowly return the handles to the starting position with control, allowing your lats to fully stretch.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure you maintain proper form throughout the exercise to prevent injury and to target the intended muscle groups effectively. Adjust the weight as needed to perform the exercise with a full range of motion.
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Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown work?
The Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown mainly works the back and chest, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown?
Cable handle attachment or cable machine.
Is the Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Lateral Cross-Over Pulldown variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Lateral Pulldown with Grip Mag, Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown, Cable Low-Pulley Single-Arm Cross-Over Fly and Cable Close-Grip Lat Pulldown.
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