Dumbbell Iron Cross
From a squat with the bells held in front at shoulder height, stand and sweep the straight arms out into a cross.
How to do it
Setup
Squat low, bells held in front at shoulder height, arms straight.
Steps
- Stand up as the arms sweep out to the sides.
- Finish tall with the arms in a straight cross at shoulder height.
- Bring the arms back in front as you squat again.
Common mistakes
Arms dropping below shoulder height: the cross stays level; lighter bells. Knees caving in the squat: track them over the toes. Chest folding forward at the bottom: keep it tall.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
