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Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

The assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the glutes and piriformis muscles. It is performed lying on your back, crossing one ankle over the opposite thigh, and gently pulling the thigh towards your chest to stretch the glutes and piriformis.

The assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the glutes and piriformis muscles. It is performed lying on your back, crossing one ankle over the opposite thigh, and gently pulling the thigh towards your chest to stretch the glutes and piriformis.

The assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the glutes and piriformis muscles. It is performed lying on your back, crossing one ankle over the opposite thigh, and gently pulling the thigh towards your chest to stretch the glutes and piriformis.

How to Do the Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

How to Do the Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

How to Do the Assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Lie on your back with your legs extended. Bend your right knee and place your right ankle on your left thigh, just above the knee. Grasp your left thigh with both hands and gently pull it towards your chest. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Glutes

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings

Equipment

Assisted

Body Part

Upper legs

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