Form cues
- Keep shoulders relaxed
- Pull gently
- Keep opposite foot on floor
- Breathe steadily
Exercise
Single Leg Stretch (Bent Knee)
Cardio, body weight
A floor stretch to target hip flexors and hamstrings by pulling one bent leg towards the chest.
Target: hip flexors. Also works: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Lie on your back with both legs bent.
- Grasp one knee with both hands.
- Pull the knee toward your chest gently.
- Hold the stretch, keeping your back flat.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Common mistakes
- Overpulling knee
- Arching lower back
- Holding breath
Breathing
Exhale as you pull the knee in, inhale as you release.
In the app, search for Single Leg Stretch (Bent Knee) and add it to a workout.