Criss-Cross Arm Front Step
Step, cross, and sculpt! Criss-Cross Arm Front Steps boost cardio and coordination. A quick, effective way to energize your workout!
The Criss-Cross Arm Front Step is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and back, with help from the chest and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Criss-Cross Arm Front Step Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Criss-Cross Arm Front Step Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Criss-Cross Arm Front Step
Front Step Criss Cross Arms (Plyometrics)
Positioning
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Ensure your core is engaged.
Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
Movement
Take a step forward with your right foot.
As you step forward, simultaneously crisscross your arms in front of your body (right arm goes over the left arm).
Push off your right foot and quickly return to the starting position.
Repeat the movement by stepping forward with your left foot while crisscrossing your arms again (left arm over the right).
Continue alternating legs for the desired duration or repetitions.
Tips
Focus on landing softly on your feet to reduce impact.
Ensure your movements are controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
Maintain a steady rhythm, and breathe naturally throughout the exercise.
Criss-Cross Arm Front Step FAQs
What muscles does the Criss-Cross Arm Front Step work?
The Criss-Cross Arm Front Step mainly works the core and back, with help from the chest and traps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Criss-Cross Arm Front Step?
None. The Criss-Cross Arm Front Step is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Criss-Cross Arm Front Step a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Criss-Cross Arm Front Step go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Criss-Cross Arm Front Step variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Open Foot Body Cross, Criss-Cross Arm Outer Rotation, Cardio Criss-Cross Jack and Criss-Cross Arm Lift.
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