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Cable Iron Cross
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Cable Iron Cross

Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.

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About This Exercise

Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.

1Setup

Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.

2Execution

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. Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides. Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction. Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Pro Tips

  • Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
  • Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
  • Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternPush
Movement typeIsolation

Equipment