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Standing Knee Hugs

Standing Knee Hugs

HipLeg Full GymNO EQUIPMENT Stretching
Primary musclesHip، Leg
EquipmentFull Gym، NO EQUIPMENT
LevelStretching
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

Pull one knee at a time toward your chest as far as you comfortably can. Keep the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Standing Knee Hugs help stretch your legs and your glute muscles. They also lengthen your hamstrings and quadriceps.

  2. 2

    Use Standing Knee Hugs after your warm-up and before leg training. This can help make your leg muscles more flexible and better prepared for injury resistance.

Muscles worked

Target

Hamstrings، Glutes، Quadriceps، Hip Flexors

Muscles worked — Standing Knee Hugs

Alternatives & variations

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