Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch
Description
This exercise involves lying on your back and bending your knees, then rolling them to one side while keeping your shoulders flat on the ground. It helps to stretch the lower back and hips.
Equipment Required
Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back with your arms extended out to the sides.
- Bend your knees and bring them up towards your chest.
- Slowly lower both knees to one side, keeping your shoulders flat on the ground.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, feeling the stretch in your lower back and hips.
- Slowly bring your knees back up to center and repeat on the other side.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times on each side.
Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch Form & Visual
Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch Benefits
- Improves flexibility in the hips and lower back
- Relieves tension and tightness in the muscles surrounding the hips and lower back
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
- Stretches the inner thighs and groin muscles
- Can improve posture and alignment of the spine
Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch Muscles Worked
- Abdominal muscles
- Lower back muscles
- Hip muscles
- Thigh muscles
Lying Knee Roll Over Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Knee Roll Over Stretch
- Seated Knee Roll Over Stretch
- Supine Knee Roll Over Stretch
- Wall Knee Roll Over Stretch
- Partner Knee Roll Over Stretch
