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Animated demonstration of the iron cross stretch exercise, targeting the Glutes using Body weight.

iron cross stretch

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringsquadriceps

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides.

  2. Step 2: Raise your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight.

  3. Step 3: Slowly lower your legs to one side, aiming to touch the floor with your feet.

  4. Step 4: Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return your legs to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat the stretch on the other side.

  6. Step 6: Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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