Knees to chest

How to do the Knees to chest: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Back, Glutes), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Knees to chest: start and finish positions
Knees to chest: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Hold your arms under your knees, not over the kneecaps.

  3. 3

    Gently pull the knees toward your shoulders and hold.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 30s.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Knees to chest?

The Knees to chest uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Knees to chest work?

The Knees to chest works: Back, Glutes.

How many sets and reps for the Knees to chest?

In Setline sessions the Knees to chest is programmed as 3 sets of 30s.

Which Setline styles include the Knees to chest?

The Knees to chest appears in: Yoga & Stretch, Mobility & Recovery.

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Knees to chest — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline