Kysero
Skip to main content

Chest · Intermediate

Cable Iron Cross

High-to-low cable fly that sweeps both arms toward the hips for chest isolation under continuous tension.

Back to all exercises

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestShoulders

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand centered between two high pulleys and hold the handles with your arms open wide and elbows slightly bent.
  2. 02Use a stable staggered or parallel stance, lift your chest, and brace your trunk before moving.
  3. 03Sweep both arms downward and inward in broad arcs while maintaining the same elbow angle.
  4. 04Bring your hands toward the front of your hips or lower abdomen and squeeze your chest without rounding your shoulders.
  5. 05Reverse the arcs slowly until your chest is comfortably stretched, keeping the cable stacks under control.

Use this exercise in a plan

Build a complete plan for your goal, schedule and equipment.

Open the Plan Builder