seated piriformis stretch
seated piriformis stretch — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, hamstrings

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seated piriformis stretch

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the outside of your left knee.

  3. 3

    Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and gently twist your torso to the right.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.

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