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Upper Legs Exercise Database ->Iron Cross
Iron Cross

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Iron Cross

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Iron Cross

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Main Muscle Group : Upper Legs

Detailed Muscle Group : Hamstrings

Other Muscle Groups : Shoulders , Glutes

Type : Strength

Mechanics : Compound

Equipment : Dumbbell

Difficulty : Intermediate

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How To Perform Exercise Targeted Muscle Group
The iron cross exercise is an advanced workout that works and strengthens the whole body.

Steps :

1.) Start off gripping a dumbbell in each hand, and stand in a low squat stance with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms held out in front of you with your palms facing in.

2.) Standing upright, move your arms out and away from your body forming a T or cross position.

3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position.

4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Tips :

1.) Do this exercise with light weights until you are comfortable with the motion.

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