Hug Knees To Chest

A back exercise targeting the lower back.

Hug Knees To Chest demonstration
Hug Knees To Chest β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Lower Back

Secondary muscles

Glutes

How to do Hug Knees To Chest

  1. Lie down on your back and pull both knees up to your chest.

  2. Hold your arms under the knees, not over (that would put to much pressure on your knee joints).

  3. Slowly pull the knees toward your shoulders. This also stretches your buttocks muscles.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Lower Back

Secondary

Glutes

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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