How to do it
Brace your core and plant both feet firmly before each rep.
- 1
Stand beside a cable machine with the handle attached at chest height.
- 2
Grasp the handle with one hand and step away from the machine, creating tension on the cable.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbow, bring your arm across your body in a wide arc.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the weight.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your elbow throughout the movement to keep constant tension on the chest muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the working side
- ✕Snapping the arm back without control
- ✕Stepping too close and losing cable tension