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Iron Cross

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Static

Also known as: ring iron cross, iron cross hold, crucifix hold

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/iron_cross 5s
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Demonstration

Iron Cross demonstration animation
Demo: Dumbbell Iron Cross — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 DeltsTricepsChest🛠 Dumbbell
  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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