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    Back Exercises: Leg Pull

    To start, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Don’t press your neck or lower back to the floor. Breathe deeply. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in this position.

    • Pull 1 knee to your chest.

    • Hold for  20 seconds. Return to starting position.

    • Repeat  5 times.

    • Switch legs.

    • For a double leg pull, pull both legs to your chest at the same time. Repeat  2 times.

    Stop the exercise if it causes pain. Discuss it with your physical therapist or healthcare provider.

    Woman lying on back pulling one thigh to chest.

    Safety

    For your safety, check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
    Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 9/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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