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Lying Knee Stretches

Let’s stretch the knee in three directions!

Instructions

  1. Let’s stretch the knee in three directions. Start by lying on your back with legs long
  2. Bring 1 knee up towards your chest and hold for 15-30 seconds. Return the leg to the floor
  3. Continue lying on your back and bend your knees, placing both feet on the floor
  4. Lifting one leg, cross and rest your ankle on your opposite knee. Hold for 15-30 seconds and return the leg to a bent position on the floor
  5. Safely roll to your stomach. Bend one knee up towards your glutes to feel a stretch in the thigh. Hold for 15-30 seconds and lower the leg
  6. Repeat all three stretches on the other side. Repeat for 1-3 sets
  1. Let’s stretch the knee in three directions. Start by lying on your back with legs long
  2. Bring 1 knee up towards your chest and hold for 15-30 seconds. Return the leg to the floor
  3. Continue lying on your back and bend your knees, placing both feet on the floor
  4. Lifting one leg, cross and rest your ankle on your opposite knee. Hold for 15-30 seconds and return the leg to a bent position on the floor
  5. Safely roll to your stomach. Bend one knee up towards your glutes to feel a stretch in the thigh. Hold for 15-30 seconds and lower the leg
  6. Repeat all three stretches on the other side. Repeat for 1-3 sets
  1. Let’s stretch the knee in three directions. Start by lying on your back with legs long
  2. Bring 1 knee up towards your chest and hold for 15-30 seconds. Return the leg to the floor
  3. Continue lying on your back and bend your knees, placing both feet on the floor
  4. Lifting one leg, cross and rest your ankle on your opposite knee. Hold for 15-30 seconds and return the leg to a bent position on the floor
  5. Safely roll to your stomach. Bend one knee up towards your glutes to feel a stretch in the thigh. Hold for 15-30 seconds and lower the leg
  6. Repeat all three stretches on the other side. Repeat for 1-3 sets

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Manny

May 21, 2025

Today I did 3 rounds of finger stretches. My fingers were achy before, but they feel a lot more relaxed now. I will do this every day!

Matt

May 19, 2025

Gave the Seated Neck Glides a shot during my lunch break. Ten reps later the headache I usually get from hunching over my laptop just… lifted. Felt good enough to skip the Tylenol and finish the day pain-free!

Jamie

May 19, 2025

I had a hard time standing today. Finally decided to do some supported squats. I did them three times this week, and I can already start to feel more stable on my feet!