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StretchingBody weight

Circles Knee Stretch

Intensity
duration
MET
2.3energy expenditure
Type
Stretching

Target muscles

  • Calves25%
  • Quads25%
  • Glutes25%
  • Hamstrings25%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Anchor your weight through the heel of your standing foot.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your hips.

  2. 2

    Lift one foot off the ground and bend your knee.

  3. 3

    Rotate your knee in a circular motion, making sure to keep your movements smooth.

  4. 4

    Complete the desired number of rotations in one direction, then switch to the other direction.

  5. 5

    Repeat the same process with the other knee.

Expert tip

Perform the circles slowly and with control to avoid any jerky movements that could potentially cause knee strain.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Hiking the hip of the lifted leg
  • ✕Rotating the torso along with the knee
  • ✕Locking the standing leg's knee
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