The Best Cable Crossover Machine Exercises

Top Exercises

Cable One Arm Decline Chest Fly

Intermediate / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

A chest isolation exercise targeting the lower pectoralis major. The unilateral cable setup allows for better focus and increased range of motion.

Cable One Arm Fly on Exercise Ball

Intermediate / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

A chest exercise that challenges stability. The exercise ball forces the core to engage while isolating the pectoral muscle.

Cable Low Fly

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

Targets the lower chest. The low-to-high pulling arc emphasizes the sternal head of the pectorals and improves chest definition.

Cable Lying Cross Lateral Raise

Intermediate / Cable Crossover Machine / Shoulders / isolation

Targets the rear deltoids and upper back. Crossing the cables while lying provides a unique angle of tension and stabilization for the shoulders.

Cable Lying Fly

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

A chest isolation exercise performed on a bench. The cable setup ensures tension is maintained even at the top of the fly, unlike dumbbells.

Cable Lateral Raise

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Shoulders / isolation

A shoulder isolation exercise that provides constant tension on the medial deltoid. Cables keep the muscle engaged throughout the entire range of motion.

Cable Kickback

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Triceps / isolation

A targeted isolation exercise for the gluteus maximus. The cable machine allows for a steady, resisted movement that keeps the glute engaged at the peak.