Exercise technique

dumbbell iron cross

The dumbbell iron cross is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids by raising the arms out to the sides while holding dumbbells, forming a T shape with the body. It also engages the triceps and chest as secondary muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, forming a T shape with your body.
  3. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Chest.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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