How to do it
Squeeze your chest muscles hard at the point of crossover.
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Stand in the center of a leverage machine with a handle in each hand.
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Lean slightly forward with one foot in front of the other for balance.
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Extend your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in the elbows.
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Bring the handles together in front of you, crossing one hand over the other.
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Slowly return to the starting position while controlling the weight.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the top hand with each rep.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to keep constant tension on the chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Straightening the elbows fully at any point
- ✕Swinging the torso to drive the handles
- ✕Standing upright instead of leaning forward