Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise
Tone your chest and shoulders with the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise. A simple exercise for a great upper-body workout!
The Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and biceps. You'll need: dumbbells or resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height. Turn your palms to face up (supinated grip).
Begin by bringing your arms in front of you, crossing one arm over the other while keeping them at shoulder height. The sequence in the images shows what appears to be an X shape being made with the arms overhead, similar to a standing chest fly movement but with underhand palms.
Once your hands cross in front of your chest, slowly reverse the motion, returning to the starting position with your arms extended out to the sides.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, alternating which arm is on top each time you cross them in front of your body.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise to avoid hyperextension.
Engage your chest muscles as you bring your arms together, and focus on a controlled motion without using momentum.
Increase the difficulty of this exercise by holding dumbbells or using a resistance band.
Remember to breathe evenly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you bring your arms together and inhaling as you return to the starting position. Keep your core engaged to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
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Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise work?
The Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and biceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise?
Dumbbells or resistance bands.
What workout day should the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Bodyweight Upper-Chest Raise, Double-Arm Crossover, Arm Crossover and Arm Chest & Crossover.
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