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Bodyweight Cross Body Jefferson Curl

Controlled diagonal spinal flexion for segmental mobility and trunk control.

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Bodyweight Cross Body Jefferson Curl demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

HamstringsLower BackObliques

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

2 × 8 / side

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall and reach one hand diagonally toward the opposite foot with your knees softly bent.
  2. 02Tuck your chin and begin rounding your spine downward one segment at a time.
  3. 03Continue reaching across your body as you fold through a slow, controlled range.
  4. 04Stop at the deepest position you can tolerate without forcing your back or hamstrings.
  5. 05Reverse the motion gradually to stack your spine upright, then repeat or change reaching sides.

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