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Lying Cross Stretch

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abductors

Secondary

Obliques, Lower Back

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on back, legs extended, arms out to sides (T-shape).

  2. 2

    Lift one leg (e.g., right) straight up towards ceiling.

  3. 3

    Keeping both shoulders flat on ground, lower the raised leg across body towards opposite hand (left).

  4. 4

    Allow hips to rotate, keep leg straight.

  5. 5

    Feel stretch in outer hip/glute and lower back.

  6. 6

    Hold for 15-30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Return leg to center and lower. Repeat on other side.