How to do Iron Crosses (stretch)
- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Stretching
How to do it
- 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.
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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