dumbbell iron cross - improved variation
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell iron cross - improved variation
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, forming a T shape with your body. Perform with improved intensity.
Pause for a moment, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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