Hug Knees To Chest
- Primary musclesLower Back
- EquipmentBody Only
- LevelBeginner
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01Starting position -
02Final position
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01Starting position -
02Final position
Muscles worked
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
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What weight to use
Set your goal and fitness level — the AtletIQ app calculates the working weight and number of reps for "Hug Knees To Chest".
- Working weight for your goal and fitness level
- Sets, reps and rest in your workout log
- Progress for every exercise
Weight calculatorExample
Your set
40 kg × 10
Goal
MassStrengthFat loss
Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Workout 1 · working weight
35.5kg
Sets × reps3 × 10Rest2.5 min
| Workout | Weight | Sets × reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.5 kg | 3 × 10 |
| 2 | 40 kg | 3 × 8 |
| 3 | 33 kg | 4 × 12 |
How to do it
3 stepsLie down on your back and pull both knees up to your chest.
Hold your arms under the knees, not over (that would put to much pressure on your knee joints).
Slowly pull the knees toward your shoulders. This also stretches your buttocks muscles.
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