One Knee To Chest Stretch
The One Knee To Chest Stretch is a compound stretching exercise. It primarily targets the glutes, with the hamstrings and lower back working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
noneCategory
stretching
Instructions
- 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.