How to do it
Wrap both hands around the backs of your thighs instead of the kneecaps.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Bring both knees to your chest and hold them with your hands.
- 3
Gently pull your knees closer to your chest to deepen the stretch.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Release and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch, never forcing your knees down but allowing gravity to assist you.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the knees apart during the pull
- ✕Lifting the head and shoulders off the floor
- ✕Bouncing the knees at end range