Hominin · exercise
Hug Knees To Chest
Hug Knees To Chest is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the lower back, with help from the glutes.
beginnerotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- lower back
- Also works
- glutes
How to do it
- Lie down on your back and pull both knees up to your chest.
- Hold your arms under the knees, not over (that would put to much pressure on your knee joints).
- Slowly pull the knees toward your shoulders. This also stretches your buttocks muscles.
Watch a form tutorial on YouTube · Search Hominin for it
Similar exercises
- Cat Stretch · other, beginner
- Child's Pose · other, beginner
- Dancer's Stretch · other, beginner
- Standing Pelvic Tilt · other, beginner
- Crossover Reverse Lunge · other, intermediate
- Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge · other, intermediate
- Hug A Ball · exercise ball, beginner
- Lower Back-SMR · foam roll, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).