Iron Cross Stretch
- Body part
- Upper legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
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.
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