Type: Cool-Down Stretch
Primary Muscles: Lower Back, Hip Flexors
Exercise Key Form:
1. Lie on your back with legs extended.
2. Bring one knee toward your chest, clasping hands around the shin.
3. Keep the other leg relaxed on the floor.
4. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
5. Keep your lower back pressed into the ground.
NASM-CPT Tip: Gently pull the knee closer while keeping shoulders relaxed for a deeper stretch.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Helps relieve lower back tension and improve spinal flexibility.
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