Exercises/Stretching

Hug Knees To Chest - starting position

Start

Hug Knees To Chest - ending position

End

Stretching

Hug Knees To Chest

beginner·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

iliococcygeus iliocostalis lumborum longissimus thoracis lumbar rotator semispinalis thoracis serratus posterior inferior Set of interspinales lumborum Spinalis Tendinous arch of levator ani

Secondary

gemellus inferior gemellus superior gluteus maximus gluteus medius gluteus minimus piriformis quadratus femoris

How to Perform

1

Lie down on your back and pull both knees up to your chest.

2

Hold your arms under the knees, not over (that would put to much pressure on your knee joints).

3

Slowly pull the knees toward your shoulders. This also stretches your buttocks muscles.

Alternatives to Hug Knees To Chest

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

Compare

Hug Knees To Chest vs Atlas Stone Trainer→Hug Knees To Chest vs Atlas Stones→Hug Knees To Chest vs Axle Deadlift→

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