Cross Over - With Bands

Cross Over - With Bands — Start position
Start position
Cross Over - With Bands — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Bands
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • biceps
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Secure an exercise band around a stationary post.

  2. While facing away from the post, grab the handles on both ends of the band and step forward enough to create tension on the band.

  3. Raise your arms to the sides, parallel to the floor, perpendicular to your torso (your torso and the arms should resemble the letter "T") and with the palms facing forward. Have them extended with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position.

  4. While keeping your arms straight, bring them across your chest in a semicircular motion to the front as you exhale and flex your pecs. Hold the contraction for a second.

  5. Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.

  6. Perform for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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