One Knee To Chest

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

glutes

Secondary Muscles:

hamstrings lower back

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of One Knee To Chest exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of One Knee To Chest exercise

Description:

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.

Exercise Information

Category: stretching
Level: beginner
Force Type: static
Mechanic: compound