How to do the single knee-to-chest stretch

Instructions for single knee-to-chest:

Start by lying on your back with your legs extended and your lower back pressed flat into the floor.

While keeping a neutral spine, bend one of your knees, bringing it up and pulling it back toward your chest.

Relax your opposite leg and lower back.

What does single knee-to-chest help with?

Flexibility

What areas does single knee-to-chest exercise?

Lower Back, Hamstrings, Glutes, Hips

How is single knee-to-chest performed?

Floor

When should you avoid single knee-to-chest?

Osteoporosis

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