Lever Crossover
Target and sculpt your chest with the Lever Crossover! Isolate chest muscles for a defined physique.
The Lever Crossover is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the traps and back. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Crossover Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Lever Crossover Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Crossover
Adjust the weight on the cable crossover machine to an appropriate level for your fitness.
Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad and feet flat on the floor.
Grasp the handles with your arms extended out to the sides parallel to the floor, creating a T-shape with your body.
In a smooth motion, bring your hands together in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Squeeze your chest muscles as you perform the crossover.
Slowly return your arms back to the starting position with control, maintaining the tension in the cables throughout the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Make sure to maintain proper posture throughout the exercise, avoid arching your back, and keep the movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement and to prevent injury.
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Lever Crossover FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Crossover work?
The Lever Crossover mainly works the chest, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Crossover?
Cable machine.
Is the Lever Crossover 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 Lever Crossover go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Crossover variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Double-Arm Crossover, Arm Crossover, Cable Standing Crossover and Cable Low-Pulley Single-Arm Cross-Over Fly.
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