Cable Iron Cross

Technique

How to perform 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.
3. Your head and chest should be up while your arms form a “T”.
4. This will be your starting position.
5. Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
6. Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
7. Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head.