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Double knee-to-chest stretch

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. You can put a small pillow under your head and neck if it is more comfortable.
  2. Bring your knees to your chest and hold them with your hands. Or you can hold at the fronts of your shins or behind your thighs.
  3. Keep your lower back pressed to the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
  4. Relax, and lower your knees to the starting position.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

Current as of: July 18, 2023

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