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Standing Knee Hug Stretch

Liney Bezuidenhout
Liney Bezuidenhout
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Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Setup

Stand upright with your feet together, maintaining good posture, and engage your core to ensure stability.

Movement

  1. While balancing on one leg, lift the opposite knee toward your chest.

  2. Grasp the lifted knee with both hands and gently pull it closer toward your chest until a stretch is felt in the glute and hip.

  3. Hold the stretch briefly, focusing on maintaining your balance.

  4. Lower the leg back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

  5. Repeat the movement for the desired repetitions on this side, then switch legs.