Standing Cable Up Straight Crossovers

Setup

1. 01Set both pulleys above shoulder height with D-handles.
2. 02Grab the handles and step to the center of the station with feet hip width.
3. 03Stand tall with no forward lean and brace the trunk.
4. 04Start with arms out wide and elbows slightly bent.

Execution

1. 01Pull both handles down and across the body in a wide arc.
2. 02Cross the hands past each other in front of the hips or lower chest.
3. 03Alternate which hand crosses on top each rep.
4. 04Return under control until the chest is fully stretched.

Checkpoints

• -The torso stays vertical; no hinging to help the pull.
• -Elbow bend stays fixed through the arc.
• -Hands actually cross the midline before reversing.
• -The stretch position is reached under control, not yanked.

Common mistakes

• -Leaning forward and turning it into a standard crossover lean.
• -Bending the elbows to press the weight down.
• -Stopping when the hands meet instead of crossing over.
• -Using momentum from the legs to start each rep.