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iron cross stretch

iron cross stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: body weight.

iron cross stretch exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, quadriceps

How to perform

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