Target Muscle

    Glutes

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Mobility

    LegsBody Weight

    Hug Knees to Chest

    The 'hug knees to chest' exercise is a bodyweight movement that involves squatting down and hugging your knees to your chest, targeting the glutes and also engaging the hamstrings and quadriceps.

    Also Works

    HamstringsQuadriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Bend your knees and lower your body down into a squat position.

    3. 3

      As you squat down, bring your knees up towards your chest and hug them with your arms.

    4. 4

      Hold this position for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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