Supine Knee Flexion Stretch

Lie on your back, bend one knee and hold the ankle with one hand and the back of the thigh with the other, slowly pulling the heel toward your glute to gently flex the knee.

30s each sideBeginnerLyingNo equipment

How to do the Supine Knee Flexion Stretch

  1. Lie on your back.
  2. Bend one knee and hold the ankle with one hand and the back of the thigh with the other.
  3. Slowly pulling the heel toward your glute to gently flex the knee.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Knees, Quads.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Knee Pain, ACL Recovery.

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