Exercise guide

Cable Iron Cross

CategoryStrength EquipmentCable ForcePush MechanicIsolation LevelBeginner

How to do the Cable Iron Cross: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Chest), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Cable Iron Cross exercise

How to do the Cable Iron Cross

  1. Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.
  2. Stand 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. Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
  4. Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
  5. Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

chest

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