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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.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy

Current as ofMarch 21, 2017

Current as of: March 21, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy