Iron Crosses (stretch)

No equipment Quadriceps

The Iron Crosses (stretch) is a stretching movement that targets your quadriceps. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Iron Crosses (stretch)

  1. Lie on your back with arms extended out to your sides at shoulder level.
  2. Bring one bent knee across your body toward the opposite side.
  3. Keep the opposite shoulder pressed flat into the floor.
  4. Hold the end range, return, then repeat on the other side.

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