Exercise

Knee Across The Body

Also known as: supine spinal twist, knee to opposite side, lying spinal twist, knee across body

Knee Across The Body is an exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: abductors and lower back. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

MovementStatic hold

CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

Primary

Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Abductors Lower back

How to do it

Lie down on the floor with your right leg straight. Bend your left leg and lower it across your body, holding the knee down toward the floor with your right hand. (The knee doesn't need to touch the floor if you're tight.)
Place your left arm comfortably beside you and turn your head to the left. Imagine you have a weight tied to your tailbone. let your tailbone fall back toward the floor as your chest reaches in the opposite direction to stretch your lower back. Switch sides.