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Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together

Stretch & strengthen your inner thighs with this move! Improves flexibility and core stability. Remember to listen to your body!

The Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together mainly works the chest and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together Muscles Worked

Primary

Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Obliques

Secondary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together

  1. Starting Position:

    • Lie on your back on a flat surface, such as an exercise mat. Ensure your body is straight and comfortable.

  2. Initial Leg Position:

    • Extend your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your toes pointed and legs together.

  3. Open Legs:

    • Slowly begin to open your legs out to the sides while keeping them straight. Aim to create a "V" shape with your legs. Go as wide as your flexibility allows, but avoid any discomfort.

  4. Toes Together:

    • Keep your toes pointed together while your legs are open. Focus on maintaining tension in your inner thigh muscles.

  5. Return to Center:

    • Gradually bring your legs back together to the center, maintaining control and keeping your core engaged.

  6. Knees Together Variation:

    • Bend your knees and pull them towards your chest while keeping your feet flat on the ground. This provides a stretch to your lower back and hip area.

  7. Final Position:

    • Finally, return to the starting position by extending your legs straight up again before either transitioning to the next exercise or relaxing.

Tips:

  • Maintain a neutral spine on the ground throughout the movement.

  • Keep your arms by your sides or under your lower back for extra support.

  • Focus on your breathing; inhale as you open your legs, and exhale as you bring them back together.

Repetitions:

  • Aim for 10-15 repetitions, rest, and repeat the set as desired.

Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together FAQs

What muscles does the Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together work?

The Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together mainly works the chest and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and obliques.

What equipment do you need for the Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together?

None. The Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Gate Opener, Leg-Over-Head Calf Stretch, Alternating Lying Foot Opener and Lying Back Opener.

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