assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch
assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, hamstrings

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assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
assisted
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your legs extended.

  2. 2

    Bend your right knee and place your right ankle on your left thigh, just above the knee.

  3. 3

    Grasp your left thigh with both hands and gently pull it towards your chest.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

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