I always struggled doing cable crossovers and felt sore a lot like I was pulling something, after watching you do them I realize I've been doing them totally wrong... Really appreciate you going over this, I've learnt so much from your how-to videos.
The one words is the key "properly." I've had to undo a lot of bad habits in the gym because I didn't learn how to do things correctly from the beginning.
Great video. But never doing this again on the wide cable rack at my gym. hurt my shoulder after letting go of right cable then left cable yanked my shoulder.
Great video and explains it all... One thing is you say a link for the 50+ best exercises on PDF...but cannot see the link or anything bon your website
Hi Greg! Thanks for watching the FFP Channel. :) Here is our TH-cam video on "Building Muscle after 50" th-cam.com/video/yliHX5u3HZY/w-d-xo.html -The FFP Training Staff
Excellent. Just joined the Fit Father program. What a wealth of info one diet which I always struggle with and a great workout routine. I will be incorporation cable cross overs into my routine as I progress. Right now for me it’s baby steps but at least I know I’ll be doing everything correctly. Super videos. Thanks
Welcome to the FFP Brotherhood Dave! We are so happy you joined us. :) Your strength and endurance will grow as your work through the programs. Baby steps are best in the beginning! -The FFP Training Staff
Hi Kanzee! We have weight loss transformation stories from our Members on the Fit Father Project TH-cam Channel. You can also find FFP Success Stories here: www.fitfatherproject.com/testimonials/ -The FFP Training Staff
WOW ! What a difference I used your example in my workout this am I’m feeling the targeted muscle. After doing 4 sets; 1set 130lbs, 15 reps 2 set 140lbs, 10 reps 1 set 130lbs, 15 reps On the butterfly machine as I always do on my chest day. I tried 2 sets 100lbs, 10 reps I will definitely add these to my routine. Thanks for the tip
Awesome video and channel Doc. Thanks for all that you do. I for one really appreciate it. Your techniques and training tips have helped me feel more confident in and outside of the gym. I'll be switching over to this exercise and dropping the dumbell flys (on a bench) because I think I'm over extending myself (I'm feeling pain / discomfort afterwards that's not a "good pump" feeling) because I don't know where to stop the motion when my arms go out to the sides. I believe I'll get a better workout with this exercise and making sure I make the "X" at the end vs. doing the bench dumbell flys. Thanks again.
Gr8 video. Question: you start with a neural grip and then go pronated toward the end of the extension - what type of difference (if any) is there is the grips remains neutral?
I start with neutral and tend to pronate at the end (largely because the pronation allows the cable handles to glide past each other at the midline so we can achieve a deeper chest contraction). You could keep the handles in pronation at all times, however that does encourage the humerus to stay in internal rotation which can cause some impingement in the front of the shoulder.
Thx for your input. I find your channel quite helpful as I am in my late 40’s and am recovering from a rotator cuff sprain and looking to revamp my workout routine - your “tips and tricks’ for how to approach resistance training as one ages has been depth of hope by providing wisdom. Thx for all you do.
I would suggest you play around with different pulling angles to see which angle YOU feel the most chest activation with. With these cable crossovers, it’s really individual... we all have slightly different biomechanics and can feel an exercise work better in certain angles. Basically: play around with a bunch of different angles to see which one contracts your chest the hardest. The lower to upper pull you mentioned will activate the shoulder and upper chest a bit more than a standard horizontal position... however, you won’t be as strong / able to handle as much weight in that lower to upper position.
Hi Marvin! If you're looking for our *FREE* meal plan and workouts, you can download them here: www.fitfatherproject.com/free-meal-plan-and-workouts/ -The FFP Training Staff
I can't seem to find the link to the PDF that shows the best exercises for 50 different body (mentioned around the 6:15 mark). The only link that comes close is the one for 5 muscle building exercises. Other than that, I'm loving the tutorials. Speaking of that "5 muscle building exercise" pdf, it talks about doing different rep ranges (eg heavy is 5-8) but doesn't say how many sets. Should we be doing 1 set of heavy weight followed by a set of moderate weight and then 1 set of light weight??. Since you say we should exercise 2-3x/week for 8-12 sets, that would make 4 sets per visit, so how is that broken up between 3 different rep ranges (or is it 4 sets of each rep range per gym visit)? Thanks in advance.
Hey Max, thanks for writing in and great question brother! For heavier style lifting, we recommend doing the 3 varieties of lifting over 3 separate days. So you would have 1 heavy day, 1 moderate day, and 1 lighter day to cover all intensities with your lifts. In addition, you can find the 50 best lifts here: s3.amazonaws.com/fit-father-project/Exercises+by+body+part.pdf -The FFP Team
Hey Joseph, thanks for writing in and great questions! You could do either a flat bench cross-over or a pull-over in an effort to work your pecs from different angles. The cable version is good because it provides a constant tension throughout the movement but if you do not have access to it, the two varieties you mentioned also work. For other pec movements, check out our Chest TH-cam playlist page==>th-cam.com/users/Fitfatherprojectplaylists -The FFP Team
Please, it's your choice but give your life to GOD before it's too late and he will forgive you of all your sins and I'm not forcing you to. GOD bless you all 🙏
Thank you Doc! I love all your videos. Your explanations are top notch! 👍🏽💪🏽
Very true. I've learned so much watching his videos.
This is what I thought!
You make by far the best fitness videos. The explanation of the mechanics of the movement help a lot along with all the tips and details
Agree, these videos are fabulous!
And best of all no topless man trying to make a fat man like me go to gym....
Thank's for sharing. It's very helpful for our health.
He knows the theoretical aspects of what he is doing, Thank you for this great video.
You're very welcome Mehdi 👍🏼
thank you so much doc. you are the best fitness video maker.
Yes I agree!
Awesome. Thank you. I’ve been struggling on the mechanics and the mind-muscle collection of crossovers. Very helpful , as always. 👍
This is the best instruction I've ever come across. Thanks
I’m glad you found this vid and got a lot out of it 🙏🏼🔥💯
Never do it before , I will try this cable crossovers in my next work out .
Great detailed explanation for the different types of exercises for muscle gain
Great exercise for chest with good explanation..
I always struggled doing cable crossovers and felt sore a lot like I was pulling something, after watching you do them I realize I've been doing them totally wrong... Really appreciate you going over this, I've learnt so much from your how-to videos.
Thanks a lot doctor for the detailed demo with proper form, sets, reps and routine for best results. I hope I see a good result soon.
Thanks for showing how to do this exercise properly. It's not as easy as it seems
Another one of a kind exercise doc. Good for our shoulders.
The one words is the key "properly." I've had to undo a lot of bad habits in the gym because I didn't learn how to do things correctly from the beginning.
Thank you for channel, I'm loving all the positive energy that comes from you.
You're welcome Eric! Thank you for watching. Make sure you've subscribed we post a new video daily! :)
-The FFP Training Staff
Excellent video! What is the name and model of the home gym you are using in the video? Thanks!
Great video. But never doing this again on the wide cable rack at my gym. hurt my shoulder after letting go of right cable then left cable yanked my shoulder.
That's got to suck.
Big fan of cable crossovers, thanks for posting
Thanks for the tips to help improve one of my favorites exercises.
Great tips. I have taken your videos with me when I go to the gym.
Great video and very thoughtful.. Thank you for sharing with great explanation, I am going to share this tips with my friends.
Really an active tool for body fitness. Thanks for sharing.
Another informative and useful video about exercise. I have learned a lot how to properly do cable crossovers. Thanks for sharing.
I am huge fan of you and your instruction is very effective.
Thanks for watching! We post a new video daily - make sure you've subscribed. :)
-The FFP Training Staff
Will give this a try, you make it look easy, thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for the tip to not extend the arms too far, keeping the biceps out of it.
Great exercise for the chest! Thanks for the info.
You are always good with your tips. Really quality content you supplied. Thank you.
I'm trying this exercise in my next workout for sure, thanks for showing how to do these with good form.
I always thought something felt off doing these. Thanks for the tips!
Great video and explains it all... One thing is you say a link for the 50+ best exercises on PDF...but cannot see the link or anything bon your website
Hi Greg! Thanks for watching the FFP Channel. :)
Here is our TH-cam video on "Building Muscle after 50"
th-cam.com/video/yliHX5u3HZY/w-d-xo.html
-The FFP Training Staff
Learned something new today, I usually skip this machine. But I'll give a try seeing the benefits :)
great interesting and infomative video.. great tips. thanks..
Watching this video we can learn How To Properly Do Cable Crossovers.well -explained the video.thanks for this video.
Excellent. Just joined the Fit Father program. What a wealth of info one diet which I always struggle with and a great workout routine. I will be incorporation cable cross overs into my routine as I progress. Right now for me it’s baby steps but at least I know I’ll be doing everything correctly. Super videos. Thanks
Welcome to the FFP Brotherhood Dave! We are so happy you joined us. :) Your strength and endurance will grow as your work through the programs. Baby steps are best in the beginning!
-The FFP Training Staff
Thanks for this, not been doing these totally right but this was really helpful!
Now nobody explains that in such fine details, thanks Doctor.
Hi Anthony...Do you have any video series of helping other people, with weight loss transformation journey?? cheers
Hi Kanzee! We have weight loss transformation stories from our Members on the Fit Father Project TH-cam Channel. You can also find FFP Success Stories here:
www.fitfatherproject.com/testimonials/
-The FFP Training Staff
WOW !
What a difference I used your example in my workout this am I’m feeling the targeted muscle.
After doing 4 sets;
1set 130lbs, 15 reps
2 set 140lbs, 10 reps
1 set 130lbs, 15 reps
On the butterfly machine as I always do on my chest day. I tried 2 sets 100lbs, 10 reps I will definitely add these to my routine.
Thanks for the tip
Thank you, the last point was very important, that was the mistake I made, which I'm now going to avoid next time
i was doing it wrong. thank you for the explanation to make this exercise more effective
Can you please demonstrate reverse cable fly for rear deltoid
Hey my friend, please watch this video: th-cam.com/video/hwBu73GZn98/w-d-xo.html using the dumbbells 👍
Looks solid! Keep posting those it's really helpful for us!
Cool. Let’s see if I remember this when I’m at the gym
🙌
Thanks for reminding to pause.
Cool, will show my brother this video, always scared to use these machines for fear of pulling a muscle.
Fantasticly well said as usual ffp! Keep it up
Seems I've been doing em' totally wrong lol. Got lots to work on. Great information as always!
first time watching your vids and i'm already hooked. so informative!! hope to see more of this great content :)
Hi Dennis! Welcome to the FFP TH-cam Channel. :) Make sure you've subscribed, we post a new video daily!
-The FFP Training Staff
Thanks so much for the advice!!
Awesome video and channel Doc. Thanks for all that you do. I for one really appreciate it. Your techniques and training tips have helped me feel more confident in and outside of the gym. I'll be switching over to this exercise and dropping the dumbell flys (on a bench) because I think I'm over extending myself (I'm feeling pain / discomfort afterwards that's not a "good pump" feeling) because I don't know where to stop the motion when my arms go out to the sides. I believe I'll get a better workout with this exercise and making sure I make the "X" at the end vs. doing the bench dumbell flys. Thanks again.
You're very welcome 🙏
Gr8 video. Question: you start with a neural grip and then go pronated toward the end of the extension - what type of difference (if any) is there is the grips remains neutral?
I start with neutral and tend to pronate at the end (largely because the pronation allows the cable handles to glide past each other at the midline so we can achieve a deeper chest contraction). You could keep the handles in pronation at all times, however that does encourage the humerus to stay in internal rotation which can cause some impingement in the front of the shoulder.
Thx for your input. I find your channel quite helpful as I am in my late 40’s and am recovering from a rotator cuff sprain and looking to revamp my workout routine - your “tips and tricks’ for how to approach resistance training as one ages has been depth of hope by providing wisdom. Thx for all you do.
Great video! Thank you
You're very welcome 🙏
another awesome video doc. always bringing a rich content ;)
Love the last part on biceps
💪TY
Great exercises
Thank you 😊
The cable crossover is a great chest exercise. I saw my bf doing it in wrong way. I'll surely recommend you.
FFP, once again a fantastic video.
Great video thanks 👍
You're very welcome 🙏
Is it necessary to pull the cable from a lower and upper position too to focus on different sections of the chest?
I would suggest you play around with different pulling angles to see which angle YOU feel the most chest activation with. With these cable crossovers, it’s really individual... we all have slightly different biomechanics and can feel an exercise work better in certain angles. Basically: play around with a bunch of different angles to see which one contracts your chest the hardest. The lower to upper pull you mentioned will activate the shoulder and upper chest a bit more than a standard horizontal position... however, you won’t be as strong / able to handle as much weight in that lower to upper position.
How about pull over
can you please do Proper Form on Dumbbell Fly?
Hi Roshan! Thanks for the idea. We've added it to the video list. :)
-The FFP Training Staff
Excellent video
Thank you very much 👍🏼
Now I'm ready to go do some cable crossovers!
How much weight should I be looking to use for this? I've been doing 35 lbs
Hi Ryan, please find a weight that allows you to finish the workout routine. Then as you get stronger, you can start to go up in weight 👍
i don't wanna do this but great instruction :)
Finally bro. Thanks!
You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼
videos are very helpful but as far as the training and meal plans are concerned I never received any in my E-Mail.
Hi Marvin! If you're looking for our *FREE* meal plan and workouts, you can download them here:
www.fitfatherproject.com/free-meal-plan-and-workouts/
-The FFP Training Staff
I'm not a father but thank you. Thank you for showing us the right way. :)
You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼
I can't seem to find the link to the PDF that shows the best exercises for 50 different body (mentioned around the 6:15 mark). The only link that comes close is the one for 5 muscle building exercises. Other than that, I'm loving the tutorials. Speaking of that "5 muscle building exercise" pdf, it talks about doing different rep ranges (eg heavy is 5-8) but doesn't say how many sets. Should we be doing 1 set of heavy weight followed by a set of moderate weight and then 1 set of light weight??. Since you say we should exercise 2-3x/week for 8-12 sets, that would make 4 sets per visit, so how is that broken up between 3 different rep ranges (or is it 4 sets of each rep range per gym visit)? Thanks in advance.
Hey Max, thanks for writing in and great question brother! For heavier style lifting, we recommend doing the 3 varieties of lifting over 3 separate days. So you would have 1 heavy day, 1 moderate day, and 1 lighter day to cover all intensities with your lifts. In addition, you can find the 50 best lifts here:
s3.amazonaws.com/fit-father-project/Exercises+by+body+part.pdf
-The FFP Team
@@Fitfatherproject Thank you
Thanks
You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼
How about flat bench cross over
Hey Joseph, thanks for writing in and great questions! You could do either a flat bench cross-over or a pull-over in an effort to work your pecs from different angles. The cable version is good because it provides a constant tension throughout the movement but if you do not have access to it, the two varieties you mentioned also work. For other pec movements, check out our Chest TH-cam playlist page==>th-cam.com/users/Fitfatherprojectplaylists
-The FFP Team
Thank you
You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼
Nice communication skills ❤️🔥
Thank you very much 👍🏼
nice video
Thank uu
You're very welcome Brother 👍🏼
A* content. Thanks bro.
Great
Thank you very much 👍🏼
I've been doing these too heavy with bad form. Gonna drop weight
Millions of like not enough👍👍👍
Thank you very much 👍🏼
Its funny when u see 120 pounds guys using the whole stack of weights doing the 30 degree lean forward.
😊
Not a big fan of cable crossovers as I feel they mess up my shoulders too much!
I start doing them after 46 years with dumbbells
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Where is the 50 exercise pdf??? R u click baiting people
Here is the link for the 50 best exercises by body part:
s3.amazonaws.com/fit-father-project/Exercises+by+body+part.pdf
-The FFP Training Staff
Why would he not say “like you’re hugging a bear”
I wonder if anyone actually watches these videos with a pen and paper, and takes notes...
Please, it's your choice but give your life to GOD before it's too late and he will forgive you of all your sins and I'm not forcing you to. GOD bless you all 🙏
Amen 🙏
Properly? Not on that machine!
Garbage