Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise
Tone your chest and shoulders with the Standing Underhand Cross-Over Raise. A simple exercise for a great upper-body workout!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out to the sides at shoulder height. Turn your palms to face up (supinated grip).
2. Begin by bringing your arms in front of you, crossing one arm over the other while keeping them at shoulder height. The sequence in the images shows what appears to be an X shape being made with the arms overhead, similar to a standing chest fly movement but with underhand palms.
3. Once your hands cross in front of your chest, slowly reverse the motion, returning to the starting position with your arms extended out to the sides.
4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, alternating which arm is on top each time you cross them in front of your body.
5. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise to avoid hyperextension.
6. Engage your chest muscles as you bring your arms together, and focus on a controlled motion without using momentum.
7. Increase the difficulty of this exercise by holding dumbbells or using a resistance band.
Remember to breathe evenly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you bring your arms together and inhaling as you return to the starting position. Keep your core engaged to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
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