One Knee To Chest

One Knee To Chest — Start position — Start position

One Knee To Chest — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: static

Muscles worked

glutes
hamstrings
lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Start off by lying on the floor.
Extend one leg straight and pull the other knee to your chest. Hold under the knee joint to protect the kneecap.
Gently tug that knee toward your nose.
Switch sides. This stretches the buttocks and lower back of the bent leg and the hip flexor of the straight leg.

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