Single Leg
Knee Stretch

OBJECTIVES
● Strengthens abdominals, hip, knee, and elbow extensors.
● Strengthens hip flexors.
● Develops torso, scapular, and pelvic stability.
● Teaches hip disassociation.
● Builds overall body strength and coordination.

EXERCISE
● Kneeling, one foot in front of each shoulder rest, hip width apart.
Arms straight on footbar, shoulder width apart.
Keeping spine round, lift both knees a few inches off of carriage.

● Weight stays in the arms; one foot lifts off pulling knee to chest as opposite foot stays in front of shoulder rest.
Push carriage out and in with supporting leg as lifted leg moves in opposite direction.

● Inhale push out – Exhale pull in.

4-5 each leg
2 springs

CUES
● Navel to spine.
● Move legs simultaneously.
● Spine stays round, head stays down.