Beginner exercise
Hug Knees To Chest
Also called Double Knee-to-Chest Stretch
Technique
How to perform Hug Knees To Chest
- Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet resting on the floor.
- Bring both thighs toward your chest and clasp your hands behind your thighs, just below the knees.
- Use your arms to draw the thighs closer while keeping your head and shoulders relaxed on the floor.
- Hold the position without bouncing or pulling harder to force additional range.
- Release gradually and return one foot, then the other, to the floor.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Erector Spinae.