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Iron Crosses (stretch)
Iron Crosses (stretch) is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the quadriceps.
intermediateotherpull movementcompoundstretching
- Main muscles
- quadriceps
How to do it
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).