Iron cross stretch

Iron cross stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Mobility

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, quadriceps

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

The iron cross stretch is a dynamic movement that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It involves lying on your back, raising your legs, and rotating them side to side to touch the floor, promoting flexibility and mobility in the hips and lower back.

The iron cross stretch is a dynamic movement that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It involves lying on your back, raising your legs, and rotating them side to side to touch the floor, promoting flexibility and mobility in the hips and lower back.

The iron cross stretch is a dynamic movement that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It involves lying on your back, raising your legs, and rotating them side to side to touch the floor, promoting flexibility and mobility in the hips and lower back.

How to Do the Iron cross stretch

How to Do the Iron cross stretch

How to Do the Iron cross stretch

Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides. Raise your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight. Slowly lower your legs to one side, aiming to touch the floor with your feet. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return your legs to the starting position. Repeat the stretch on the other side. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Arms apart circular toe touch (male)

Assisted lying glutes stretch

Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Back Squat

Band bent-over hip extension

Band hip lift

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