Upper legsNo equipmentIntermediate
Iron Crosses (Stretch)
Lie face down with arms out to the sides, then swing one bent leg across your body toward the opposite hand. Alternate legs continuously.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Stretching
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 1
Form sequence
01 · start
Lie face down on the floor, with your arms extended out to your side, palms pressed to the floor. This will be your starting position.
02 · cross over · Key step
To begin, flex one knee and bring that leg across the back of your body, attempting to touch it to the ground near the opposite hand.
03 · alternate
Promptly return the leg to the starting postion, and quickly repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating for 10-20 repetitions.
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