Legs·Bodyweight
Ankle On The Knee
Glutes · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Force
Static
The Ankle On The Knee is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Glutes.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Ankle On The Knee
- 1From a lying position, bend your knees and keep your feet on the floor.
- 2Place your ankle of one foot on your opposite knee.
- 3Grasp the thigh or knee of the bottom leg and pull both of your legs into the chest. Relax your neck and shoulders. Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written