Standing Knee to Chest Stretch

Standing Knee To Chest Stretch

Description

This exercise involves standing upright and bringing one knee up towards the chest, holding it with both hands for a few seconds before releasing and repeating on the other side. It helps to stretch the lower back, hips, and thighs.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
  2. Lift your right knee up towards your chest, using your hands to pull it in as close as you can.
  3. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your hip and lower back.
  4. Release your right leg and repeat the stretch with your left leg.
  5. Alternate between legs for 3-5 repetitions on each side.

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch Form & Visual

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch Benefits

  • Improves flexibility and range of motion in the hips and lower back
  • Stretches the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles
  • Helps to relieve tension and tightness in the lower body
  • Can improve posture and balance
  • May help to alleviate lower back pain

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch Muscles Worked

  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Hip flexors
  • Lower back

Standing Knee to Chest Stretch Variations & Alternatives

  • Standing Quad Stretch
  • Standing Hamstring Stretch
  • Standing Calf Stretch
  • Standing Figure Four Stretch
  • Standing IT Band Stretch
  • Standing Glute Stretch