Beginner exercise

One Knee To Chest

Also called Single Knee Hug, Single Knee-to-Chest Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform One Knee To Chest

  1. Lie on your back with your head supported by the floor and both legs extended.
  2. Bend one knee and place your hands behind the thigh near the knee.
  3. Guide that thigh toward your chest while the other leg remains straight and relaxed on the floor.
  4. Keep your head resting down and settle into a gentle buttock stretch without pulling directly on the kneecap.
  5. Hold the planned position, then guide the leg back down under control.
  6. Repeat with the other leg.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus1.0Mobility Target
Erector Spinae0.4Mobility Target