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Dumbbell Iron Cross
Muscles involved
The dumbbell iron cross raises the weights in different directions. It strengthens all heads of the delts and builds shoulder stability.
How to do it
- Lie flat on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended straight up over your chest with palms facing each other.
- Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your chest.
- Pause at the bottom of the movement, feeling the stretch.
- Squeeze your chest to bring the dumbbells back together over your chest in a controlled arc.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your arms straight but with a soft bend in your elbows to protect the joint. - Move slowly to maintain control and avoid straining your shoulders. - Feel the stretch in your chest as you lower the dumbbells out to your sides. - Squeeze your chest to bring the dumbbells back together in a controlled arc.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Iron Cross: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Iron Cross mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Lateral deltoid, Anterior deltoid.
What is Dumbbell Iron Cross good for?
The dumbbell iron cross raises the weights in different directions. It strengthens all heads of the delts and builds shoulder stability.
How do you do Dumbbell Iron Cross with proper form?
- Keep your arms straight but with a soft bend in your elbows to protect the joint. - Move slowly to maintain control and avoid straining your shoulders. - Feel the stretch in your chest as you lower the dumbbells out to your sides.
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