Cable Crossovers

Would you like to train certain muscle groups in isolation? Then a cable crossover is perfect. A often used fitness equipment in commercial settings but also increasingly for home use. You can do a wide range of strength exercises with it, so you can achieve all your strength goals in no time. 

What is a cable crossover?

A cable crossover, sometimes also called a cable machine, is a special fitness equipment for training your muscle strength and endurance. By training with a cable crossover you can train certain muscle groups in a very targeted (isolated) way, such as your chest muscles, shoulders, arms (biceps & triceps) and back muscles.

Cable crossovers almost always consist of two towers containing weight stacks. Cables with a handle are attached to these weight stacks to perform the desired exercise(s). During your strength exercises, depending on your exercise, pull the cables towards the center of the device.

The nice thing about a cable crossover is that you can also expand it with various accessories such as a rope, strap handles and bars, but you can also add a weight bench so that you can do even more different exercises.

Why choose strength training using a cable crossover?

You can do strength training in many different ways. Strength training using a cable crossover is one of those ways. The great thing about the cable crossovers is that the pulleys work separately and can be adjusted separately. You do most of the strength exercises with this equipment while standing. This allows your entire body to work together to maintain balance and maintain correct posture.

Strength training has many benefits that are especially important for your daily exercise. By increasing your muscle mass you strengthen your muscles, making you less likely to suffer from possible (work-related) injuries. Well-developed back, shoulder and core muscles ensure that your neck and back are better supported, which can prevent and reduce neck and (low) back complaints.

Strength training also offers you other benefits, such as:

• Strength training contributes to better health
• It boosts your self-confidence.
• Building muscle mass gives your body a better posture
• Any back and neck complaints can be reduced and prevented
• You can train certain muscle groups in isolation.

What should you pay attention to when buying a cable crossover?

With the wide range of different cable crossovers, it is important to first identify your wishes and needs (or those of your visitors / clients).

When choosing your new cable crossover, you can pay attention to the following points:

1) Stability: It is important that the cable crossover remains firm and stable so that you can perform your strength exercises properly.

2) The Weight Capacity: Choose a cable crossover that has sufficient weight available. The available weight is shown for each device.

3) The size of the cable crossover: Before you enthusiastically buy your new cable crossover, it is important to first take a good look at where it can best be placed. Make sure there is enough space in height, width and depth. This way you can soon place the device in the perfect place and train optimally.

Some top brands among cable crossovers are: Body-Solid, Tunturi and X-Line.

For whom is a cable crossover suitable?

Cable crossovers can often be found in (semi)professional environments such as gyms, physio practices and hotels, but we also see them becoming increasingly popular for home use.

The nice thing about a cable crossover is that it is suitable for anyone who wants to do strength training. Because these fitness equipment are available in different designs and because you can use the pulleys separately, they are very suitable for both novice and advanced fitness enthusiasts.

Need help with your choice?

If you are still unsure about which cable crossover suits you best and need additional advice or information, we are happy to help you with specific advice or the information you need to make a good choice. If you have any questions, you can reach our specialists on telephone number +31(0)413-256800, send an e-mail. Or visit our store in Volkel, the Netherlands.