Iron Crosses (stretch)

Iron Crosses (stretch) — Start position
Start position
Iron Crosses (stretch) — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
None
Category
Stretching
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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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