Knee Raise Stretch
A standing warm-up stretch: hug one knee to the chest with both hands, let it go, and hug the other in turn.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, arms relaxed.
Steps
- Raise one knee and pull it to the chest with both hands.
- Stand tall on the other leg for a beat.
- Lower the foot and hug the other knee.
Common mistakes
Rounding forward to reach the knee: bring the knee up to the hands and keep the chest tall. Standing knee bending: keep that leg straight. Rushing the switches: steady, balanced steps.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
