Iron cross stretch

How to do the Iron cross stretch: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs, Back), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

BodyweightLegsBack
Iron cross stretch: start and finish positions
Iron cross stretch: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie face down, arms extended out to the sides, palms on the floor.

  2. 2

    Bend one knee and bring that leg across the back of your body toward the opposite hand.

  3. 3

    Return it and repeat on the other side, alternating smoothly.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Iron cross stretch?

The Iron cross stretch uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Iron cross stretch work?

The Iron cross stretch works: Legs, Back.

How many sets and reps for the Iron cross stretch?

In Setline sessions the Iron cross stretch is programmed as 3 sets of 8 each.

Which Setline styles include the Iron cross stretch?

The Iron cross stretch appears in: Tai Chi, Mobility & Recovery.

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Iron cross stretch — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline