Cable Iron Cross

Strength · Beginner · Chest

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Primary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Cable
Force
Push
Mechanic
Isolation
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Chest

How to do it — Cable Iron Cross

  1. 1Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.
  2. 2Stand directly between both pulleys with your arms extended out to your sides. Your head and chest should be up while your arms form a "T". This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
  4. 4Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
  5. 5Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

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