Move of the week: single leg knee to chest stretches work the hips while improving gut health

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Move of the week: single leg knee to chest stretches work the hips while improving gut health

By Chloe Gray

3 years ago

Welcome to our weekly Move of the Week series. Every Monday, we’ll be sharing with you one of our favourite exercises – how to do them, what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week: single leg stretches. 

Hands up who finishes the work day with rounded shoulders, tight hips and a gurgling stomach? Us too. After leaning over your desk for hours, sitting in an uncomfortable chair and shovelling lunch in a 10-minute window between meetings, it’s no surprise. But you need to stretch all of that away for a comfortable evening. 

This single-leg, knee-to-chest stretch is the answer. Not only will it elongate your crushed hips, but it will also help your digestion. Here’s how. 

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