Knee Across The Body

Knee Across The Body — Start position
Start position
Knee Across The Body — End position
End position
Region
Hip & Glute
Equipment
None
Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Force
static

Muscles worked

  • glutes
  • abductors
  • lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie down on the floor with your right leg straight. Bend your left leg and lower it across your body, holding the knee down toward the floor with your right hand. (The knee doesn't need to touch the floor if you're tight.)

  2. Place your left arm comfortably beside you and turn your head to the left. Imagine you have a weight tied to your tailbone. let your tailbone fall back toward the floor as your chest reaches in the opposite direction to stretch your lower back. Switch sides.

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