Walking Knee Hug
Quick Information
Category
Mobility & Flexibility
Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscle group
Gluteus Maximus, Hip Flexors
Secondary muscle groups
Hamstrings, Calves
Movement pattern
Walking Hip Flexion
Training goal
Mobility, Movement Preparation
Sport
General Athletic Development, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby
Overview
How to Perform
- Step forward and pull the opposite knee to the chest with both hands.
- Rise onto the toes of the standing leg at the top.
- Release, step forward and repeat on the other side.
- Keep the trunk tall throughout.
Coaching Cues
- Pull the knee, not the neck, toward the chest.
- Balance tall on the support leg.
- Alternate smoothly like an exaggerated march.
Common Mistakes
Progressions & Regressions
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Progressions
Regressions
When to Use It
When to use
When not to use
Programming
1 to 2 sets of 8 to 10 hugs per side over 15 to 20 metres.
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