Exercises · Strength

Iron Cross

Dumbbell Shoulders

The Iron Cross is a strength movement that targets your shoulders. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Iron Cross

Stand holding dumbbells at your sides with a slight bend in each elbow.
Raise both arms out to shoulder height to form a T, palms facing down.
Hold briefly at the top, then lower under control.
Keep your torso still — don't use momentum or shrug your shoulders.

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