Start
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Strength
Cable Iron Cross
beginnercable·isolation·push
Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominal part of left pectoralis majorAbdominal part of right pectoralis majorAnterior papillary muscle of right ventricleAnterolateral head of lateral papillary muscle of left ventricleExternal intercostal muscleInnermost intercostal muscleInternal intercostal muscleLateral papillary muscle of left ventriclepectoralis majorpectoralis minortransversus thoracis
How to Perform
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. Your head and chest should be up while your arms form a "T". This will be your starting position.
3
Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
4
Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
5
Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.
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