Double Knee-to-Chest

Double Knee-to-Chest

Picture of how to do the double knee-to-chest exercise

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Bring one knee to your chest and then the other. Don’t raise both legs together.
  3. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
  4. Relax and lower your legs—one at a time—to the floor.
  5. Rest for 30 seconds.
  6. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

Credits

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJoan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy
Last RevisedFebruary 15, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: February 15, 2012
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy

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