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How to do Iron Crosses (stretch)

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Intermediate
Type
Stretching

How to do it

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Promptly return the leg to the starting postion, and quickly repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating for 10-20 repetitions.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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