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Lying Crossover 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

    Bend one knee (e.g., right) and cross it over your body towards the opposite side (left).

  3. 3

    Keep both shoulders flat on the ground.

  4. 4

    Use opposite hand (left) to gently guide the knee towards floor.

  5. 5

    Turn head to look towards the outstretched arm (right).

  6. 6

    Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling it in glute and lower back.

  7. 7

    Release and repeat on the other side.