Knee To Chest Stretch Exercise Guide
Reviewed by
Valerie Zeller
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Knee To Chest Stretch is a bodyweight exercise that works your deltoids, quadriceps, hip flexors, rear deltoids, front deltoids and side deltoids.
Knee To Chest Stretch is a great basic move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your hips, legs, lower body, shoulders, thighs, upper body and upper legs.
It requires no equipment to do.
How to do Knee To Chest Stretch
Exercise
Lie on your back with legs bent or straight. With both hands, pull up one knee and press it to your chest. Hold then release and repeat with the opposite leg.
Illustrated Guide
Learn how to do knee to chest stretch from this step-by-step illustrations:
Muscles Worked
The muscles used for knee to chest stretch may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for knee to chest stretch are:
Primary Muscles
- Deltoids
- Quadriceps
- Hip Flexors
- Rear Deltoids
- Front Deltoids
- Side Deltoids
Synergyst Muscles
- Abs
- Glutes
- Spinal Erectors
- Splenius
Frequently Asked Questions
Training, Progressions and Regressions
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Knee To Chest Stretch Training and Progressions
Standards and Averages
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Knee To Chest Stretch Standards and Averages
Alternatives
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Knee To Chest Stretch Alternatives
Variations
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Knee To Chest Stretch Variations
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Classification
| Type(s) | Bodyweight, Calisthenic, Strength, Compound |
| Muscles Worked | Abdominals, Deltoids, Quadriceps, Gluteus, Hip Flexors, Erector Spinae, Lateral Deltoids, Anterior Deltoids, Splenius, Posterior Deltoids |
| Difficulty Level(s) | Basic, Easy, Simple |
| Equipment | No Equipment, Mat |
| Location | At Gym, At Home, Outdoor |
| Major Exercise | Single Leg Stretch |
Muscles Worked
| Target muscle(s) | Deltoids, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Rear Deltoids, Front Deltoids, Side Deltoids |
| Synergyst muscle(s) | Abs, Glutes, Spinal Erectors, Splenius |
