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