Cross Over - With Bands

Cross Over - With Bands demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Secure an exercise band around a stationary post.
2. 2While 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. 3Raise 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. 4While 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. 5Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
6. 6Perform for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
• •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently