Single Arm Cable Crossover demonstration

Single Arm Cable Crossover

Learn how to do the Single Arm Cable Crossover with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Single Arm Cable Crossover

  1. 1

    Attach a single handle to the high pulley of a cable machine and grab it with one hand.

  2. 2

    Stand side-on to the machine with one foot slightly in front of the other and your working arm extended toward the pulley.

  3. 3

    Lean your torso slightly forward with a slight bend in your elbow.

  4. 4

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Bring the handle down and across your body in an arc, squeezing your chest at the end of the movement and exhale.

  6. 6

    Slowly return your arm to the starting position and breathe in.

  7. 7

    Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other arm.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions