assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch
assisted lying gluteus and piriformis stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: assisted.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- assisted
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
How to perform
- 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.