Exercise Comparison
Around The Worlds vs Low Cable Crossover




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Instructions
Around The Worlds
Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
Low Cable Crossover
To move into the starting position, place the pulleys at the low position, select the resistance to be used and grasp a handle in each hand.
Step forward, gaining tension in the pulleys. Your palms should be facing forward, hands below the waist, and your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
With a slight bend in your arms, draw your hands upward and toward the midline of your body. Your hands should come together in front of your chest, palms facing up.
Return your arms back to the starting position after a brief pause.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Around The Worlds is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Low Cable Crossover is beginner and uses cable. Choose Low Cable Crossover if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Around The Worlds for a greater challenge. Around The Worlds is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Low Cable Crossover isolates the target muscle for focused development.