GymPlan AILying Crossover
Lying Crossover is an expert bodyweight stretching that mainly works your abductors (outer hips).
💪 Abductors (outer hips)🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Expert🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the lying crossover
- Lie on your back with your legs extended.
- Cross one leg over your body with the knee bent, attempting to touch the knee to the ground. Your partner should kneel beside you, holding your shoulder down with one hand and controlling the crossed leg with the other. this will be your starting position.
- Attempt to raise the bent knee off of the ground as your partner prevents any actual movement.
- After 10-20 seconds, relax the leg as your partner gently presses the knee towards the floor. Repeat with the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary: Abductors (outer hips)
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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What muscles does the lying crossover work?
It mainly works your abductors (outer hips).
How many sets and reps of lying crossover should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the lying crossover good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.