stretching
Iron Crosses (stretch)
Works the quadriceps, with no equipment.
Specification
| Equipment | not recorded |
| Primary muscles | quadriceps |
| Secondary muscles | none recorded |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Force | pull |
| Level | intermediate |
| Category | stretching |
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.