Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | low cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp cable rope attachment and lie supine on flat bench, head pointing toward pulley. Keep hands above head and elbows slightly flexed.Execution
Lower attachment beyond head until upper arms are parallel to floor. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep hips on bench. Range of motion depends on actual shoulder flexibility. Optionally place flat bench perpendicular to body with upper back resting on bench.![Cable Pull Over | Starting Position Cable Pull Over Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/38/538.jpg)
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![Cable Pull Over | Ending Position Cable Pull Over Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/39/539.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Latissimus Dorsi | Deltoid, Posterior | Rhomboids |
Stabilizers | Triceps Brachii | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Wrist Flexors |
![Cable Pull Over | Muscles Front Cable Pull Over Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/77/277.jpg)
Front
![Cable Pull Over | Muscles Rear Cable Pull Over Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/78/278.jpg)
Rear
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