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In gymnastics, the iron cross is a notoriously difficult feat that requires incredible strength. Why does it require such great strength? To perform the iron cross, the forces exerted by the gymnast's muscles must be much greater in magnitude than the gymnast's weight. How does the design of the human body make such large forces necessary?
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