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Dumbbell Iron Cross

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Chest

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Iron Cross is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Chest.

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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.

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