How to do the knees-to-chest stretch

Instructions for knees-to-chest:

Lying on your back, gently bring both knees up and in toward your chest using your abdominals.
Grab your lower legs or lock your hands and hug your legs toward your body.
Relax your legs and lower back.

What does knees-to-chest help with?

Flexibility

What areas does knees-to-chest exercise?

Lower Back, Hamstrings, Glutes, Hips

How is knees-to-chest performed?

Floor

When should you avoid knees-to-chest?

Pregnancy, Osteoporosis

Other stretches to explore:

One Arm Hug
Flexibility

One Arm Hug

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, use yo...

Good For:
Lying Hamstring
Flexibility

Lying Hamstring

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat o...

Good For:
Hand Side Plank
Strength

Hand Side Plank

Lying on your left side with your legs straight an...

Good For:
Squat Stretch
Flexibility

Squat Stretch

Start standing up with your feet shoulder-width ap...

Good For:
Hamstring Pulls
Flexibility

Hamstring Pulls

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

Good For:
Arm Swings
Flexibility

Arm Swings

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:
Curtsy Lunge Hold
Strength

Curtsy Lunge Hold

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:
V-Sit
Strength

V-Sit

Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and ...

Good For:
Wall Pike
Strength

Wall Pike

Start on your hands and knees about a foot away fr...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include knees-to-chest: