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Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
2
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
3
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
4
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
5
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
6
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
7
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
8
Cable Standing Close Press demonstration

Cable Standing Close Press
9
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
10
Band Low Chest Press demonstration

Band Low Chest Press
11
Prayer Push demonstration

Prayer Push
12
Dumbbell Around Pullover demonstration

Dumbbell Around Pullover

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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