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Lying Crossover Stretch
Bodyweight · Mobility · Isolation
Core GlutesHamstrings Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Core
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Mobility (Static force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 30-60 sec per set
- Between-set interval
- 45 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Lie on your back with legs extended
- Bend one knee and place the foot flat on the floor
- Cross the bent leg over the extended leg, gently pulling it towards the floor
- Hold the stretch for the prescribed time
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Lying Crossover Stretch. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| All Fours Quad Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Cobra Yoga Pose | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Hamstring Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Quadriceps Lying Stretch | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.