Chest·Cable·Isolation

Cable Iron Cross

Chest · Cable

Beginner

Body Part

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Push

The Cable Iron Cross is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Chest.

Muscles Worked

In Position

Cable Iron Cross — start position
Start position
Cable Iron Cross — end position
End position

How to Do the Cable Iron Cross

  1. 1Begin by moving the pulleys to the high position, select the resistance to be used, and take a handle in each hand.
  2. 2Stand 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. 3Keeping the elbows extended, pull your arms straight to your sides.
  4. 4Return your arms back to the starting position after a pause at the peak contraction.
  5. 5Continue the movement for the prescribed number of repetitions.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written