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Dumbbell Iron Cross

An exercise for the Shoulders - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partShoulders Target muscleDelts EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Delts (primary)TricepsChest

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