Iron Crosses (Stretch)

A dynamic stretch involving swinging the leg across the body to warm up the core and hip muscles.

Instructions

• Lie flat on your back with your arms extended out to the side.
• Lift one leg up and over the opposite leg towards your hand.
• Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bending the knees instead of keeping the legs straight.
• Twisting the upper body and lifting shoulders off the ground.
• Not controlling the leg movement, leading to jerky motions.

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