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upper legs
#1419

iron cross stretch

Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
glutes

How to perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides.

  2. 2

    Raise your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight.

  3. 3

    Slowly lower your legs to one side, aiming to touch the floor with your feet.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return your legs to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat the stretch on the other side.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

hamstrings
quadriceps