Cable Iron Cross
An advanced cable exercise focusing on chest and shoulder development.
Instructions
- Adjust the cables to chest height.
- Stand in the center with a staggered stance, holding the handles with palms facing down.
- Extend your arms to the side until they are parallel with the ground.
- Pull the cables across your body in a downward arc until your hands meet in front of your hips.
- Slowly return to the start position with control.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form and reduced range of motion.
- Not maintaining a stable core, causing sway during the movement.
- Bending the arms, reducing the effectiveness on the chest.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Equipment | cable |
| Muscle | chest |