How to Do Lying Crossover Stretch

Lying Crossover Stretch is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lying Crossover Stretch

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with arms extended out to the sides in a T-position.
  2. 02Lift the right leg and bend the knee to ninety degrees.
  3. 03Guide the right knee across the midline of the body toward the floor on the left side.
  4. 04Turn the head to look toward the right hand to complete the spinal twist.
  5. 05Hold the position while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths to encourage tissue release.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Crossover Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep both shoulder blades pinned to the floor to ensure the rotation occurs in the lumbar and thoracic spine rather than the shoulder girdle.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Crossover Stretch questions

What muscles does Lying Crossover Stretch work?

Lying Crossover Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lying Crossover Stretch correctly?

Lie flat on the back with arms extended out to the sides in a T-position. Lift the right leg and bend the knee to ninety degrees. Guide the right knee across the midline of the body toward the floor on the left side. Turn the head to look toward the right hand to complete the spinal twist. Hold the position while taking deep diaphragmatic breaths to encourage tissue release.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying Crossover Stretch?

Keep both shoulder blades pinned to the floor to ensure the rotation occurs in the lumbar and thoracic spine rather than the shoulder girdle.

Is Lying Crossover Stretch suitable for beginners?

Lying Crossover Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lying Crossover Stretch?

No. Lying Crossover Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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