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Iron Cross Stretch

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Quadriceps

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

3.1

Force

push

Iron Cross Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Quadriceps.

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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.

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