Intermediate exercise

Crucifix

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Strongman

Technique

How to perform Crucifix

  1. Stand upright with one dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Raise both arms out to your sides until they are parallel to the floor.
  3. Keep your elbows extended and your torso still.
  4. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height for the prescribed time.
  5. Lower the weights under control when the hold is complete.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Medial Deltoid.

MuscleScoreRole
Medial Deltoid1.0Target, Stabilizer
Anterior Deltoid0.3Stabilizer
Trapezius0.3Stabilizer