Demo & instructions
Lying Knee to Chest
Also known as: Single Knee Hug, Supine Knee-to-Chest Stretch
Instructions
A calm floor stretch where you hug one knee toward your chest while lying on your back. It gently lengthens the glutes and lower back and is easy for almost anyone to start with.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Lie on your back with both legs long, or keep the resting knee bent if that is more comfortable.
- 2Let your head and shoulders rest heavy on the floor.
Execution
- 1Bend one knee and hold it with both hands, behind the thigh or over the shin.
- 2Draw the knee gently toward your chest until you feel a mild stretch in the hip and lower back.
- 3Keep the other leg relaxed and your tailbone on the floor.
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