We've all felt it at some point...when your neck, shoulders, and back get stiff and locked down. Iron cross twists unstick the stuck spots. By improving rotation, they help your diaphragm work more effectively and free up your core muscles. This is a huge win for your posture. Iron cross twists are also a great warmup to prepare your shoulders for side planks, Turkish get ups, carry’s, etc.

How to do Iron Cross Twists:

1. From tabletop position, take the right foot out to right side with your knee at a 90-degree angle.

2. On an inhale, raise the right arm to the ceiling to get into the iron cross position.

3. On an exhale, thread your top arm behind lower wrist to twist.

4. Repeat several times on each side, inhaling up, and exhaling down.

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